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Headaches after a Car Accident

Dealing with Headaches after a Car Accident

An auto accident injury is a traumatic event. What few people realize is that the effects of your auto accident can be long lasting. If you are experiencing long lasting headaches following a car accident, the staff at Bakke Chiropractic Clinic in Tacoma, WA, can help you find treatment options for your symptoms. 

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Can You Get Headaches and Migraines from a Car Accident?

You may know that whiplash is a common injury sustained during an auto accident. Whiplash is a type of neck injury that is caused by sudden back and forth movement of the head and neck. This movement causes strain on the ligaments and vertebra of the neck. This type of injury is most often seen in rear end collisions. Symptoms of whiplash can include severe neck pain, as well as pain throughout the shoulders and back. Another common symptom of whiplash is headaches. Headaches associated with whiplash sometimes do not show up for several days or even weeks.  Because of this delay, many people do not realize that their headaches are actually a product of their whiplash. 

Other Symptoms to Look for

Other symptoms can include dizziness, numbness or tingling in fingers, hands, and arms, blurred vision, fatigue, as well as other symptoms. If you are experiencing any of these following your auto accident injury, you can seek relief of your symptoms with a chiropractor. Although a chiropractor is often sought out for symptoms of back pain, headaches and migraines resulting from an auto accident injury can also be treated. 

How Can a Chiropractor Help with Headaches?

Chiropractic care can be very helpful following a car accident. Upon your first visit your chiropractor may want to take x-rays. This is a great opportunity to discover the extent of your injuries if you have not already had an x-ray. These x-rays will help your chiropractor decide the best method of treatment for your pain and discomfort. Some types of treatment offered will include spinal manipulation, massage, and life style adjustments. Your chiropractor will be able to offer customized advice that will best benefit your particular symptoms and needs. 

Many people do not realize that spinal manipulation can have a tremendous effect on headaches. Headaches, especially those caused by an auto accident, are often a result of compression of nerves. Spinal manipulation can relieve the pressure placed on nerves and thus bring headache relief. Another common cause of headaches after a car accident is a tightening of the muscles in the neck, back, and shoulders. Massage can relieve this tension, which will consequently bring relief of the headaches as well. 

If you think you are experiencing headaches as a result of a car accident, please call the Bakke Chiropractic Clinic serving Tacoma, WA, to schedule your appointment today. 

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