Chiropractic Relieves Neck Pain After Car Accidents

What Causes Neck Pain After Auto Accident? How Can Chiropractic Care Help??

If you are dealing with neck pain after an auto collision, don't despair. Dr. Berklich sees this type of problem frequently in our Alpharetta office. Let's look at the root cause of neck pain after an auto collision and see how chiropractic care can help.

Even in a car wreck, 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 speed wreck, your head is exposed to extremely rapid acceleration. In such accidents, 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 cervical spine. The bones of your neck 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 damaged tissues gets inflamed and sore, and that's what happens after a car crash. Your chiropractor helps by increasing flexibility in the injured region, which helps the tissues heal and helps reduce scar tissue.

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

You don't have to suffer from neck pain. Dr. Berklich is conveniently located in Alpharetta to help you get better, whether you've been in a car crash or not. 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 (770) 475-2225 to make an appointment.