Headache and Car Crashes

If you have headache after a car crash, you're not alone. Northside Chiropractic sees this type of condition frequently in our Port Coquitlam office. Your chiropractor can be very helpful for headache symptoms after a crash. Let's see what causes headache and why chiropractic works.

There are many different kinds of headache. Headache that's triggered by a car crash, though, usually starts as tension or strain in the muscles of the neck. In a wreck, the neck muscles can be damaged, which results in swelling and pain. 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 collision that we see in our Port Coquitlam office is cervicogenic headache, or headaches that start 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 avoid the development of scar tissue.

Chiropractic is an effective way to treat headaches, including those brought about by auto injuries. Your chiropractor will help reduce the swelling and strain in your neck, which will help ease the headache pain.

Let us help you recover from headache. Northside Chiropractic has helped many people with the same condition, and we can probably 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 plan of action. Call us today at (604) 941-4596 if you have questions or would like to make an appointment.