We treat many auto accident cases in our Texarkana office, and a typical symptom our patients report is neck pain. Let's look at the root cause of neck pain after a car crash and see how your chiropractor can help.
Even in a car crash, your head is rapidly thrown back and forth, so it's not surprising that neck pain is the most common symptom from this type of injury. During even a low speed collision, your head is subjected to extremely rapid acceleration. In such collisions, a head that normally weighs about 10 pounds can instantly weigh 80 or more pounds. This force exerts an extreme strain on the tissues of the cervical spine. The bones of your spine are held together with strong bands of tissue called ligaments, and these ligaments provide stability for your neck. These ligaments can be sprained during a car crash, just as your ankle ligaments can be sprained. A sprain means that the ligament is stretched or torn.
When you experience a sprained ligament, the damaged tissues gets inflamed and sore, and that's what happens after a car crash. Chiropractic helps by increasing movement in the injured region, which helps the tissues heal and helps decrease scar tissue.
You don't have to suffer from neck pain. Back Pain Chiropractic is conveniently located in Texarkana to help you get better, whether you've been in an auto collision or not. First, we'll do a careful examination to establish the root cause of your neck pain, and then decide how to restore your body's natural functioning. Give our office a call today at (870) 774-0951 to make an appointment.
Dr. Venita takes great pride in helping patients of all ages experience hope and healing through excellent chiropractic care. Her compassionate manner, combined with her extensive skill set, continues to draw patients to the clinic. If for some reason, we are not the right fit, we will help lead you to someone that can provide care to your needs.
