Tips on Relieving Neck Strain from One of the Top Edmond Chiropractors 

Our Dr. Daryll Marshall-Inman provides care for patients who have a variety of conditions that cause pain. He even deals with those who've undergone a car accident and endured neck strain. His education and experience have given him valuable insight on the course of action patients should take in order to prevent complications, and here are his tips on what to do after an accident:

1. Ice or Heat 

If you're experiencing pain in your neck after a car accident, apply ice on the area to reduce swelling. Generally, you want to use ice on an acute condition. Heat works best on chronic conditions because it's used to soothe the muscles. If you come to us for care, we may prescribe a heat and cold therapy regimen during the healing process. 

2. Drink Plenty of Water

Your body requires water for so many functions. It's especially needed during the healing process. Not to mention, it's especially important for recovering from a neck injury. Edmonds chiropractors recommend you amp up your fluid intake after you have neck strain. The discs in your vertebrae need water to keep their height and maintain their alignment. This helps to take the pressure off of your neck. 

3. Be Cautious How You Use Your Neck

It's important to keep moving after your experience an injury. You should, however, avoid making jerky movements or turning your head quickly. We advise you do slow exercises such as just moving the head side to side and up and down at first. 

4. Try Mild Pain Relievers

Try using a mild over-the-counter pain reliever such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen will reduce swelling while it relieves pain. Due to the dangers of these drugs, always use them as directed. 

5. Water Therapy

Taking a hot shower can help relieve tension, but there's another way to benefit from the water. Get into a pool after you have a neck injury. The pool will help to reduce swelling and stiffness. It's a quick and natural way to find pain relief almost instantly. When you start to swim, the water takes pressure off of your neck. 

6. Contact Edmonds Chiropractors

One of the ideal ways to find relief from neck strain after a car accident is to contact Edmonds chiropractors. A chiropractor has the ability to treat general neck pain as well as whiplash. It's possible if you have whiplash that you'll experience neck pain and stiffness. You may even have a headache, dizziness or pain or tingling in the arms or hands. Edmonds chiropractors have the ability to realign the spine and guide you through exercises to enhance the healing process. Our chiropractor will recommend lifestyle changes you can make to reduce the chance of stressing the area. 

Schedule An Appointment with Us Today!

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Daryll Marshall-Inman at Optimal Health Chiropractic and Massage Clinic and start relieving your neck pain, contact us at 425-361-1839.