Headaches After a Car Accident

After being involved in an auto accident, it is possible not to experience pain and discomfort until several days later. Many people experience headaches after a car accident resulting from whiplash or other head injuries. Seeing a chiropractor can help treat the pain without the need for invasive surgeries or addictive pain medications. The Back in Motion Chiropractic of Beaverton, OR's chiropractic care team can help with your headaches after a car accident.

Can a Person Experience Headaches After a Car Accident?

The impact of an auto accident can cause various injuries, which can cause a person to suffer from headache pain. For example, it is possible to hit your head or be struck by an object at the moment of impact, which can cause stress on the body. Additionally, airbags help save lives but can also cause injuries to the jaw, face, and head, which may lead to headaches after a car accident. Additionally, whiplash, a typical auto accident injury, can cause neck and headache pain.

How Can a Chiropractor Help with Headaches After a Car Accident? 

Chiropractic adjustments help realign the spine helping relieve tension caused by pressure on nerves and joints caused by a misaligned spine. When the pressure is released from the tension in the neck and head, which can help provide relief from headaches after a car accident.

Common chiropractic care treatments for headaches may include spinal adjustments, massage therapy, acupuncture, and cold laser therapy. Additionally, physical therapy can provide treatment using corrective exercises to help with posture and relieve shoulder, neck, and upper back tension.

See a Chiropractor Today for Headache Relief in Beaverton, OR

The Back in Motion Chiropractic chiropractors at Beaverton, OR, have extensive training in chiropractic methods to help patients with headaches after a car accident. Additionally, we treat various conditions and auto accident injuries, including back pain, neck pain, whiplash, and sciatica. Call our office today to schedule an appointment and learn how chiropractic care can help with your auto accident-related headaches.