YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SIMPLY LIVE WITH HEADACHES… THERE IS HELP!
Right after an accident, our bodies are flooded with adrenalin to keep us going. It’s a biological fear response to keep you safe during and after trauma. Once that wears off, any injuries you may have sustained can begin to show up and set in.
Though many will feel stiff, achy, bruised, have neck pain, possible whiplash, lower back issues, or other symptoms the number one reported symptom that results from car accidents is lingering headaches.
Headache is reported in 90% of auto injury patients.
Chiropractic is proven to be an effective approach for many different types of headache pain.
There can be a few reasons for the headache post-accident.
Cervicogenic headaches are the most common. Cervicogenic means that it originates in the neck. This type of headache is caused by irritated nerves that travel from the neck to the head. These nerves can be irritated either by direct crash injury or by damage done to the spine.
Tension headaches are also common. Muscles can be injured in a collision causing them to spasm.
Vascular injury to the blood vessels in the neck is far less common but can be a serious injury that required medical attention. Symptoms of vascular injury include headache, neck pain, blurred vision, feeling faint, as well as dizziness.
Brain injury can also cause headaches. If you hit your head during the accident brain injury is a possibility and it is a good idea to get a scan done to rule it out, especially if headaches do not seem to be going away or lessening. Traumatic brain injuries can have long-term effects on your health so it’s important to find out.
Migraines have also been reported after accident injuries.
Headaches can be a sign or a more serious injury, so it is important that your healthcare provider check you out thoroughly. If you are experiencing headaches or any other types of aches or pains after a car accident, we may be able to help. Call the office of Kaster Chiropractic today at 239-332-2555 to schedule your examination and adjustment. Visit www.kasterchiropractic.com to learn more.