Chiropractic is Great for Neck Pain After a Car Crash

Why is Neck Pain Such a Common Symptom After Car Crashes? How Can Chiropractic Adjustments Help You Get Better?

Neck pain is a common problem after a car accident and it's something that Dr. Alpert sees frequently in our Jonesboro office. Chiropractic care is an effective way to treat neck pain. Let's look at how neck pain is caused by a crash and how Dr. Alpert can help you.

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 velocity wreck, your head is subjected to extremely rapid acceleration. In such crashes, a head that normally weighs about 10 pounds can instantly weigh eight times as much. This force exerts a serious strain on the tissues of the neck. The bones of your neck 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 become swollen and painful, and that's what happens after a car crash. Your chiropractor helps by increasing movement in the injured area, which helps the ligaments heal and helps reduce scar tissue.

Dr. Alpert Can Help Patients Find Comfort From Neck Pain & Help You Recover Faster

If you've been injured in a car crash and you're struggling with neck pain, Dr. Alpert is here to help. First, we'll do a careful evaluation 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 (770) 472-8989 to make an appointment.