Chiropractic Supports Neck Pain After Car Crashes

Why is Neck Pain Such a Common Problem After Auto Accident? How Can Chiropractic Adjustments Help You Recover?

We work with many car crash cases in our Clarksdale, Hernando, & Olive Branch office, and a typical symptom our patients report is neck pain. Let's look at why neck pain is frequently experienced after an auto collision and see how chiropractic can help you heal.

It's not surprising that neck pain is the most common symptom experienced after a car crash. During even a low velocity car crash, your head is subjected to very rapid acceleration. In such crashes, a head that normally weighs about 10 pounds can instantly weigh eight times as much. This force exerts an extreme strain on the tissues of the neck. The bones of your spinal column 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 collision, just as the ligaments in your ankle can be sprained. A sprain means that the ligament is stretched or torn.

When you experience a sprained ligament, the injured area gets swollen and tender, and that's what happens after a car crash. Chiropractic helps by increasing mobility in the injured area, which helps the ligaments heal and helps decrease scar tissue.

Dr. Kasprack Can Help People Find Relief From Neck Pain & Help You Recover Quicker

Dr. Kasprack has been helping patients in Clarksdale, Hernando, & Olive Branch for many years so we know what you're going through and we're here to help you, too. Let us help you recover from neck pain. First, we'll do a careful examination to establish the root cause of your neck problem, and then decide how to restore your body's natural functioning. Give our office a call today at (662) 890-0012 to make an appointment.