Chiropractic TherapyTreats Neck Pain After Auto Accident

Why is Neck Pain Such a Common Symptom After Auto Injury? How Can Chiropractic Therapy Help You Get Better?

We manage many car crash cases in our Parkland office, and a typical symptom our patients report is neck pain. 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. Scharf can help you.

The neck is exposed to very high forces during a collision, so it's not surprising that neck pain is so common from this type of injury. During even a low velocity car crash, your head is exposed to extremely rapid acceleration. In such accidents, 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 cervical spine. 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 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 injured area gets swollen and painful, and that's what occurs after a car crash. Chiropractic helps by increasing flexibility in the injured area, which helps the ligaments heal and helps lessen scar tissue.

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

If you've been hurt in a car crash and you're experiencing neck pain, Dr. Scharf is here to help. The first step is to get an accurate diagnosis to determine what's causing your symptoms and then we will determine an appropriate treatment plan of action. Give our office a call today at (954) 227-0088 to make an appointment.