If you are dealing with neck pain after an auto collision, don't despair. Sweeney Chiropractic sees this type of problem frequently in our Nashville office. Chiropractic care is an effective way to treat neck pain. Let's look at how neck pain is caused by a crash and how Sweeney Chiropractic can help you.
Even in a car crash, 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 collision, your head is subjected to very rapid acceleration. In such crashes, a head that normally weighs about 10 pounds can instantly weigh eight times as much. This force exerts a severe 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 gets inflamed and sore, and that's what happens after a car crash. Your chiropractor helps by increasing mobility in the injured region, which helps the ligaments heal and helps lessen scar tissue.
You don't have to suffer from neck pain. Sweeney Chiropractic is conveniently located in Nashville to help you get better, whether you've been in an auto collision or not. Sweeney Chiropractic 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 (615) 331-7040 to make an appointment.
Dr. Jim Sweeney & Dr. Jon Sweeney, your Nashville Chiropractors and Palmer College of Chiropractic West graduates, provide quality chiropractic care to patients in Nashville, TN. If you suffer from back pain, neck pain, headache, sciatica or have been in an auto collision, Sweeney Chiropractic can get you back on the road to health.
