We treat many car accident cases in our Portland office, and a common symptom our patients report is neck pain. If you are dealing with neck pain after a car crash, you're not alone. Dr. Helton sees this type of problem frequently in our Portland office. Neck pain is a common condition after an auto collision, and it's something that Dr. Helton sees frequently in our Portland office. What causes neck pain after an auto injury? How can a chiropractor help? Why is neck pain such a common symptom after an auto collision? How can chiropractic care help you get better? Let's look at why neck pain is commonly experienced after an auto injury and see how chiropractic can help you get better. Let's look at the root cause of neck pain after an accident and see how chiropractic care can help. The key to recovering from neck pain caused by a crash is to understand the root cause of the problem and how chiropractic care can help. Chiropractic can be very helpful for neck pain symptoms after a crash. Let's examine what causes neck pain and why chiropractic works. Chiropractic care is a great way to treat neck pain. Let's look at how neck pain is caused by a crash and how Dr. Helton can help you.
It's not surprising that neck pain is the most common problem experienced after a car crash. Even in a collision, 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. Your neck is subjected to very high stresses and strains during a car crash, so it's not surprising that neck pain is so common from this type of injury. During even a low speed crash, your head is exposed to extremely rapid acceleration. In such accidents, a head that normally weighs about 10 pounds can instantly weigh 80 or more pounds. 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 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 become swollen and tender, and that's what takes place after a car crash. Your chiropractor helps by increasing movement in the injured area, which helps the ligaments heal and helps lessen scar tissue.
You don't have to suffer from neck pain. Dr. Helton is conveniently located in Portland to help you get better, whether you've been in a car crash or not. If you've been injured in a car crash and you're experiencing neck pain, Dr. Helton is here to help. Dr. Helton has been helping patients in Portland since 2005, so we know what you're experiencing. 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. Next, we'll do a careful assessment to figure out the root cause of your problem, and then decide how to restore your body's natural functioning. Dr. Helton will determine what's causing your pain and then will work to restore your body to its natural functioning. Give our office a call today at (503) 771-1974 to make an appointment.
Dr. Helton, a Portland chiropractor, has been providing chiropractic health care and treatment for accident injuries for over 30 years. Dr. Helton specializes and is an expert in the evaluation and treatment of injuries from auto accidents. He has passed advanced certification training and testing by the Spine Research Institute of San Diego in the evaluation, treatment, and management of injuries from whiplash and brain traumatology.
