Headaches after a car accident are a common issue, affecting 90% of people involved in accidents. Chiropractors treat many conditions, including headaches after a car accident. At Lone Tree Chiropractic in Lone Tree, Dr. Jungers offers chiropractic care for headaches after a car accident, as well as other musculoskeletal issues.
What Causes Headaches After a Car Accident?
One of the most common causes of a headache after an accident is an injury to the muscles within the neck, head, or upper back. Auto accidents cause the head and neck to fly forward and then back quickly. This phenomenon is known as whiplash.
In addition to headaches, whiplash can cause pain in the neck and shoulders, reduced range of motion, and swelling or inflammation in the muscles of the neck. The sudden impact of an accident can also cause misalignment in the neck and spine. These misalignments can cause pain in the neck and upper back, as well as headaches due to nerve irritation.
Chiropractic Care for Headaches
Your chiropractor will work to correct the cause of your headaches, rather than simply manage the symptoms.
Chiropractic Adjustment
A chiropractic adjustment is typically the first line of treatment for headaches due to auto accident injuries. Misalignment causes muscle tightness, inflammation, and nerve irritation. Misalignments that cause headaches typically originate in the neck. These are known as cervogenic headaches.
Chiropractic adjustment corrects misalignments in the neck and spine. This reduces inflammation, calms nerve irritation, and improves blood flow. This can relieve headaches and pain, and improve your range of motion.
Corrective Exercises
Corrective exercises are often recommended along with chiropractic adjustment. These exercises can improve flexibility and increase strength. This can treat sprains and strains due to the impact of an accident. It also helps keep the neck and spine in alignment.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is an excellent way to reduce muscle tension. Muscles are often very tense after an accident, which can lead to tension headaches. Massage therapy loosens tight muscles, allowing the body to relax. This can relieve headaches and pain in the muscles, and increase blood flow, which speeds the healing process.
Lifestyle and Nutrition Advice
Your chiropractor may also provide lifestyle and nutrition advice. This can include ways to avoid common headache triggers, a healthy diet, and an exercise plan.
Get Headache Treatment at Lone Tree Chiropractic
If you are experiencing headaches or pain after a car accident in Lone Tree, contact Lone Tree Chiropractic to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jungers. Call our team today at (720) 874-0500 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.
