Chiropractic Supports Neck Pain After Auto Injury

Why is Neck Pain Such a Common Condition After Auto Accident? How Can Chiropractic Care Help You Heal?

If you suffer from neck pain after an auto injury, don't worry. Linton Spine & Joint Chiropractic Center sees this type of condition frequently in our Mt Sterling office. Let's look at why neck pain is frequently experienced after a car crash and see how your chiropractor can help you heal.

Even in a collision, 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 car crash, your head is exposed to extremely rapid acceleration. In such crashes, a head that normally weighs about 10 pounds can suddenly weigh 80 or more pounds. This force exerts a severe 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 tissues gets inflamed and painful, and that's what occurs after a car crash. Chiropractic helps by increasing flexibility in the injured region, which helps the tissues heal and helps minimize scar tissue.

Linton Spine & Joint Chiropractic Center Can Help People Find Relief From Neck Pain & Help You Recover Faster

You don't have to suffer from neck pain. Linton Spine & Joint Chiropractic Center is conveniently located in Mt Sterling to help you recover, whether you've been in a car crash or not. Linton Spine & Joint Chiropractic Center will first determine what's causing your neck pain and then will work to restore your body to its natural functioning. Give our office a call today at (859) 499-1009 to make an appointment.