Chiropractic CareTreats Neck Pain After Auto Accident

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

We treat many auto injury cases in our Yakima office, and a typical symptom our patients report is neck pain. Let's look at the root cause of neck pain after an accident and see how chiropractic can help.

The neck is subjected to very high forces during a crash, 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 subjected to very rapid acceleration. In such collisions, a head that normally weighs about 10 pounds can suddenly weigh eight times as much. This force exerts a serious strain on the tissues of the neck. The bones of your spine 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 damaged tissues gets swollen and tender, and that's what occurs after a car crash. Chiropractic helps by increasing mobility in the injured area, which helps the tissues heal and helps reduce scar tissue.

Dr. Covington Can Help Clients Find Relief From Neck Pain & Help You Recover Faster

Dr. Covington has been helping patients in Yakima 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. The first step is to get an accurate diagnosis to determine what's causing your pain and then we will determine an appropriate treatment strategy. Give our office a call today at (509) 895-7535 to make an appointment.