We manage many car accident cases in our Yuma office, and a common symptom our patients report is neck pain. Chiropractic is a great way to treat neck pain. Let's look at how neck pain is caused by a crash and how Montero Chiropractic Clinic 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 velocity wreck, your head is subjected to very 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 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 collision, 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 area gets swollen and tender, and that's what happens after a car crash. Chiropractic helps by increasing movement in the injured region, which helps the tissues heal and helps minimize scar tissue.
If you've been injured in a car crash and you're experiencing neck pain, Montero Chiropractic Clinic is here to help. Montero Chiropractic Clinic 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 (928) 782-2233 to make an appointment.
Dr. Humberto Montero is a Chiropractor practicing in Yuma, Arizona. Dr. Montero specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the neuromusculoskeletal system, while improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, and arthritis pain, among many others. Dr. Montero seeks to reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
