Headaches after a Car Accident

Being in a car accident can cause more than just body aches and pains. Some people may suffer from headaches after an auto collision, even if they did not hit their head or lose consciousness. These headaches can range from nagging and irritating to severe and debilitating. The good news is, at Apple Wellness Chiropractic Center in Winchester, VA, our team provides chiropractic treatment to help relieve post-accident headaches.

Why Headaches Happen after a Crash

Here are a few possible causes for headaches after a car accident:

• Whiplash - The sudden back-and-forth motion of whiplash can cause strains to the muscles and ligaments in the neck and upper back. These strained tissues can refer to pain in the head.
• Concussion - A concussion or other head injury from striking your head can lead to acute headaches.
• TMJ Dysfunction - Jarring from the accident can damage the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) in the jaw, resulting in pain that radiates into the face and head.
• Stress - Experiencing an accident is extremely stressful. Tension from stress can cause muscle tightness and headaches.

The Chiropractic Approach to Post-Accident Headaches

Chiropractic care may be able to help treat your headaches after a car crash. To that end, our team can perform a thorough evaluation to determine the root cause of your headache pain and then use gentle techniques to help realign the spine and hopefully restore normal nerve function. This may help relieve muscle tension, joint dysfunction, and other issues that can spark headaches. Some of our methods include:

• Spinal adjustments to help restore alignment and mobility to the vertebrae
• Soft tissue mobilization to help loosen tight muscles in the neck, shoulders and back
• Joint mobilization to help improve restricted motion in the spine and extremities

We may also provide nutritional advice, ergonomic tips, and exercise recommendations to help speed your recovery.

Get Chiropractic Care, Chiropractic Treatment, and Pain Relief Treatment from a Car Accident Chiropractor Near You

If you are suffering from headaches after an auto collision in the Winchester, VA, area, contact us at Apple Wellness Chiropractic Center today to schedule an evaluation. Our chiropractic team will seek to get to the source of your pain in order to help provide effective, natural headache relief so you can get back to your normal, active lifestyle. Call us at (540) 545-7891 for chiropractic care, chiropractic treatment, and pain relief treatment from a car accident chiropractor near you