Chiropractic Supports Neck Pain After Auto Accident

What Causes Neck Pain After Car Crash? How Can Chiropractic Care Help??

We work with many car crash cases in our Ronkonkoma office, and a widespread symptom our patients report is neck pain. Chiropractic is an effective way to treat neck pain. Let's look at how neck pain is caused by a crash and how Dr. Priolo can help you.

It's not surprising that neck pain is the most common problem experienced after an auto injury. During even a low speed car crash, your head is exposed to extremely rapid acceleration. In such accidents, a head that normally weighs about 10 pounds can suddenly weigh eight times as much. This force exerts an extreme strain on the tissues of the neck. 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 become inflamed and tender, and that's what occurs after a car crash. Chiropractic helps by increasing movement in the injured region, which helps the tissues heal and helps reduce scar tissue.

Dr. Priolo Can Help Patients Find Relief From Neck Pain & Help You Recover Faster

If you've been hurt in a car crash and you're struggling with neck pain, Dr. Priolo is here to help. Dr. Priolo 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 (631) 676-6324 to make an appointment.