Migraine, Car Crashes and How Chiropractic Care Can Help

Fairfax Migraine After Car Crashes

We help many car crash cases in our Fairfax office, and a common symptom we see in our patients is headache. Let's look at the root cause of headache after an auto injury and see how chiropractic can help. Chiropractic in Fairfax can be very helpful for headache symptoms after a crash.

How Head Pain Is Caused by Car Accidents and How Dr. Zapf Can Help You

There are many different kinds of headache. Headache that's caused by an auto collision, though, usually starts as tension or strain in the muscles of the cervical spine. In a collision, the neck muscles can be torn, which results in swelling and soreness. These types of headache can be felt in different places, including the back of the head or even the temple.

Another common cause of pain after a crash that we see in our Fairfax office is cervicogenic headache, or headaches that start in injured ligaments of the neck. Ligament injury is quite common after a crash, and it's important to get care for this type of problem to protect against the creation of scar tissue.

We Can Help Patients Find Relief From Neck Discomfort and Headaches After an Auto Injury

Chiropractic Care is an effective way to treat headaches, including those brought about by car crashes. Your chiropractor will help reduce the irritation and tension in your neck, which will help help the headache pain.

If you've been injured in a car crash and you're struggling with headache, Dr. Zapf is here to help. The first step is to get an accurate diagnosis to determine what's causing your symptoms and then we will determine an appropriate treatment approach. Ready to make an appointment? Give us a call at (703) 455-9555 and we'll get you back on the road to health.