We work with many auto injury cases in in our Otown office, and a common symptom we see in our patients is headache. What causes headache after an auto injury? How can a chiropractor help?
There are many different types of headache. Headache that's caused by an auto collision, though, typically starts as tension or strain in the muscle tissue of the cervical spine. In a wreck, the neck muscles can be torn, which results in inflammation and discomfort. These kinds of headache can be felt in different places, including the back of the head or even the forehead.
Another frequent cause of headache after a crash that we see in our Otown office is cervicogenic headache, or headaches that originate in injured ligaments of the neck. Ligament injury is quite common after a crash, and it's important to get treatment for this type of problem to prevent the creation of scar tissue.
Chiropractic care is an excellent way to treat headaches, including those caused by car crashes. Your chiropractic doctor will help reduce the inflammation and strain in your neck, which will help alleviate the headache pain.
TJ Delorie has been helping patients in Otown since 2002, so we know what you're living with. We're here to help you, too. The first step is to get an accurate diagnosis to determine what's causing your pain and then we will determine an appropriate treatment approach. Give our office a call today at 724-123-1234 to make an appointment.