Chiropractic Helps Neck Pain After Auto Accident

Lincoln Chiropractic Helps Neck Pain After Car Accidents

What Causes Neck Pain After Car Crash? How Can Chiropractic Treatment Help??

We work with many car crash cases in our Lincoln office, and a widespread symptom our patients report is neck pain. Chiropractic is an excellent way to treat neck pain. Let's look at how neck pain is caused by a crash and how Dr. Jerrad Swanson, DC, FMT, DN1 can help you.

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 subjected to very rapid acceleration. In such accidents, a head that normally weighs about 10 pounds can instantly weigh eight times as much. 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 wreck, just as the ligaments in your ankle can be sprained. A sprain means that the ligament is stretched or torn.

When you experience a sprained ligament, the injured tissues become swollen and painful, and that's what occurs after a car crash. Chiropractic helps by increasing mobility in the injured region, which helps the ligaments heal and helps reduce scar tissue.

Dr. Jerrad Swanson, DC, FMT, DN1 Can Help People Find Relief From Neck Pain & Help You Recover Faster

If you've been hurt in a car crash and you're suffering from neck pain, Dr. Jerrad Swanson, DC, FMT, DN1 is here to help. First, we'll do a careful examination to determine the root cause of your neck pain, and then decide how to restore your body's natural functioning. Give our office a call today at (402) 484-5177 to make an appointment.