Headache, Auto Accident and How Chiropractic Treatment Can Help

We help many car accident cases in our Napa office, and a widespread symptom we see in our patients is headache. Let's look at the root cause of headache after an accident and see how chiropractic can help. Your chiropractor in Napa can be very helpful for headache symptoms after a crash.

How Migraine Is Caused by Auto Accident and How Dr. Bettencourt Can Help You

There are many different types of headache. Headache that's triggered by a car crash, though, typically starts as tension or strain in the muscle tissue of the neck. In a wreck, the neck muscles can be torn, which causes inflammation and pain. These types of headache can be felt in different places, including the back of the head or even the forehead.

Another common cause of pain after a crash that we see in our Napa office is cervicogenic headache, or headaches that originate in injured ligaments of the neck. Ligament injury is quite common after a crash, and it's important to get care for this type of problem to protect against the development of scar tissue.

We Can Help Patients Find Relief From Neck Issues and Headaches After an Auto Injury

Chiropractic Care is an excellent way to treat headaches, including those caused by auto injuries. Your chiropractic doctor will help reduce the irritation and tension in your neck, which will help reduce the headache pain.

You don't have to suffer from headache. Dr. Bettencourt is conveniently located in Napa to help you heal, whether you've been in a car crash or not. The first step is to get an accurate diagnosis to determine what's causing your symptoms and then we will determine an appropriate treatment approach. Call us today at (707) 257-3600 if you have questions or would like to make an appointment.