Chiropractic is Great for Neck Issues After a Car Crash

What Causes Neck Pain After Car Accidents? How Can Chiropractic Therapy Help??

Neck pain is a common problem after a car crash and it's something that Buffalo Family Chiropractic Wellness, P. C. sees often in our Buffalo office. Let's look at the root cause of neck pain after an accident and see how chiropractic care can help.

It's not surprising that neck pain is the most common symptom experienced after a crash. During even a low speed collision, your head is exposed to very rapid acceleration. In such crashes, a head that normally weighs about 10 pounds can suddenly weigh eight times as much. This force exerts a severe 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 wreck, 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 injured area gets 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 tissues heal and helps decrease scar tissue.

Buffalo Family Chiropractic Wellness, P. C. Can Help Patients Find Comfort From Neck Pain & Help You Recover Faster

Buffalo Family Chiropractic Wellness, P. C. has been helping patients in Buffalo 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 assessment to determine 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 (716) 854-1563 to make an appointment.