Relieve Headaches and Pain Caused by a Car Accident with Help from a Trusted Chiropractic Clinic

Headaches are one of the symptoms that typically manifest after a car accident indicating that something may be wrong with the spine. You may experience this symptom right after the accident or even a few months later. Schedule an appointment with a Hillsboro chiropractic clinic if you've been suffering from headaches which may have been the result of an automobile accident. A chiropractor will conduct a non-invasive exam to check if the spine is in alignment and for other possible spinal injuries.

Spinal Manipulation

When a vertebrae is out of place in the spine, it can pinch on nerves causing pain in other areas of your body. Through a chiropractic adjustment, also called spinal manipulation, the chiropractor can move it back into place. This is all done with an expert push on your spine; no surgery is needed to in treating most back and neck problems.

Chiropractors Are Trained to Find Problems with the Spine

Many people who've been in car accidents sustain multiple injuries, not just one. Even if you've seen your health care physician and are receiving treatment for injuries, it’s possible that injuries to the back might be missed. Your traditional doctor isn't trained to detect problems with the spine like a chiropractor is. Therefore, it's still important to see a chiropractor in addition to your primary doctor.

Injuries Stemming from the Cervical Spine

Headaches after an auto accident are usually a sign of neck injuries. Remember the spine extends through the neck to the base of the skull. This area of the spine is called the cervical spine. It's responsible for holding your head up, ideally in the correct position. Most people today, however, suffer from forward head posture in which the head starts to jut forward, increasing pressure and strain on the cervical spine.

Additional Chiropractic Treatments That Relieve Headaches

A chiropractor can teach you postural exercises to help eliminate forward head posture if it's found that you have that during your appointment. Massage therapy may also be given to you at a Hillsboro chiropractic clinic if the practitioner thinks it's necessary for treatment. Tense muscles in the back and neck can exasperate or cause problems in the spine.

Chiropractic care can help relieve headaches after a car accident by aligning the spine as needed. It helps the body remember what correct posture and alignment is. If tense muscles are contributing to the headaches, then chiropractic massage will assist in relieving the pain and preventing it from reoccurring.

Sources
Delayed-onset post-traumatic headache after a motor vehicle collision: a case report, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Can Chiropractic Care Help with Car Accident Injuries?, blogs.palmer.edu

Dr. Darren Faherty D.C.

In 2004, Dr. Darren Faherty graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from UWEC - University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. Dr. Darren continued education at the highly esteemed University of Western States (formerly Western States Chiropractic College) where he obtained his chiropractic degree in 2007. He has been helping people recover from injuries and return to their normal lifestyles ever since.