Chiropractic TherapyTreats Neck Pain After Auto Injury

Chiropractic Therapy Helps Relieve Neck Pain After Car Accidents

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

If you are suffering from neck pain after an auto collision, you're not alone. Dr. Zapf sees this type of condition very often in our Fairfax office. Chiropractic care can be very helpful for neck pain symptoms after a crash. Let's examine what causes neck pain and why chiropractic works.

The neck is subjected to very high forces during an auto injury, so it's not surprising that neck pain is so common from this type of injury. During even a low speed collision, your head is subjected to extremely rapid acceleration. In such crashes, a head that normally weighs about 10 pounds can instantly weigh eight times as much. This force exerts an extreme 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 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 damaged tissues 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 lessen scar tissue.

Dr. Zapf Can Help Patients Find Relief From Neck Pain & Help You Recover Quicker

Dr. Zapf has been helping patients in Fairfax 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. 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 (703) 455-9555 to make an appointment.