Chiropractic Helps Neck Pain After Car Crashes

You’re driving along and then BAM you’ve been in a car wreck. Even if the impact didn't seem that bad when it happened, you might find yourself with pain and a stiff neck over the next few days or weeks.

Understanding Why This Occurs? Can Chiropractic Help?

A auto injury happens very fast, and the forces on your body can be quite dramatic, causing your neck muscles and ligaments to stretch or tear. Whiplash is the most common type of injury sustained in a auto injury, and it can be very painful. In fact, whiplash can cause neck problems that lasts for months or even years.

There are a few factors that can increase your risk of injury. First, rear-end collisions tend to cause more neck injuries than frontal collisions. Second, there is some evidence that women are more likely to get hurt in a car accident than men. Lastly, if your car has poor headrests, they may not have adequately protected your head and neck from the force of the impact.

Luckily, there are a few things you can do to lighten your neck pain after a auto injury. Heat or ice therapy may also help to calm your sore muscles. Gentle stretching exercises can help keep your muscles from getting too stiff. And, of course, chiropractic to help restore the healthy functioning of your neck and spine.

If you are suffering with pain because of a car accident, even a small one, you may feel neck pain as a result of whiplash. Don't wait to get help. Research shows that chiropractic adjustments is best for these kinds of injuries, so call Dr. Holland in North County St. Louis, MO right away if you've been in a car wreck.