Chiropractic TherapyTreats Neck Pain After Car Accidents

Why is Neck Pain Such a Common Problem After Car Accidents? How Can Chiropractic Therapy Help You Recover?

We manage many auto injury cases in our Jacksonville and Fleming Island office, and a widespread symptom our patients report is neck pain. Let's look at the root cause of neck pain after an auto injury and see how your chiropractor can help.

It's not surprising that neck pain is the most common symptom experienced after an auto injury. During even a low speed crash, your head is subjected to very rapid acceleration. In such accidents, 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 neck. 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 inflamed and sore, and that's what takes place after a car crash. Your chiropractor helps by increasing flexibility in the injured area, which helps the ligaments heal and helps lessen scar tissue.

Dr. Fritz Can Help People Find Relief From Neck Pain & Help You Recover Faster

Dr. Fritz has been helping patients in Jacksonville and Fleming Island 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 symptoms and then we will determine an appropriate treatment strategy. Give our office a call today at (904) 425-9060 to make an appointment.