Headache and Car Crashes

Headache is a common problem after an auto injury, and it's something that Robert C Slater, DC sees often in our Highland Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota office. Let's look at the root cause of headache after a car crash and see how chiropractic care can help.

There are many different kinds of headache. Headache that's caused by an auto injury, though, usually starts as tension or strain in the muscle tissue of the neck. In a collision, the neck muscles can be torn, 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 Highland Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota office is cervicogenic headache, or headaches that start in injured ligaments of the neck. Ligament injury is very common after a crash, and it's important to get treatment for this type of problem to avoid the creation of scar tissue.

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

You don't have to suffer from headache. Robert C Slater, DC is conveniently located in Highland Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota to help you recover, whether you've been in an auto collision or not. Robert C Slater, DC will first determine what's causing your pain and then work to restore your body to its natural functioning. Call us today at (651) 699-3366 if you have questions or would like to make an appointment.