You’re driving along and then BAM you’ve been in a auto injury. Even if the impact didn't seem that bad when it happened, you might find yourself with pain and a stiff neck over the next few days or weeks.
A car crash happens very quickly, and the forces on your body can be quite dramatic, causing your neck muscles and ligaments to stretch or tear. Whiplash is the most common type of injury sustained in a auto collision, and it can be very painful. In fact, whiplash can cause neck pain that lasts for months or even years.
There are a few factors that can increase your risk of injury. First, rear-end collisions tend to cause more neck injuries than frontal collisions. Second, there is some evidence that women are more likely to get hurt in a auto accident than men. Finally, if your vehicle has poor headrests, they may not have adequately protected your head and neck from the force of the impact.
Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to decrease your neck pain after a auto collision. Heat or ice therapy may also help to calm your sore muscles. Gentle stretching exercises can help keep your muscles from getting too stiff. And, of course, chiropractic to help restore the healthy functioning of your neck and spine.
If you are experiencing discomfort due to a car crash, even a small one, you may have neck pain as a result of whiplash. Don't wait to get help. Research shows that chiropractic therapy is best for these types of injuries, so call Silver Chiropractic & Wellness in Jacksonville right away if you've been in a car crash.
Dr. Rita Hanania, D.C.
Dr. Rita is a Jacksonville native and graduate from the University of North Florida with a bachelors degree in health science. Her passion for helping others led her to pursue her Doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Florida where she graduated as Salutatorian of her class.
Dr. Rita utilizes a whole person approach and tailors each patient's care to their specific needs. She specializes in a variety of techniques, but not limited to, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, diversified, gonstead, flexion and distraction, thompson, and activator. In addition, Dr. Rita is fluent in Arabic which allows her to provide comprehensive chiropractic care to the Arabic-speaking community.