Anyone involved in an automobile accident knows what a relief it is when everyone walks away, seemingly unhurt. Over the next few days there are sore spots and bruises but that is expected. It is when there is a sudden neck pain, which steadily becomes worse that one realizes a consultation with a Portland Chiropractor Neck Pain person is necessary.

This neck pain, commonly called whiplash, can be caused by things other than an automobile accident. It can also be caused from a fall, a sports injury or any movement which causes a hard and fast movement of a person's head which throws the neck out of its normal position. Sometimes it may take weeks or even months to develop into neck stiffness and pain.

Known as the cervical spine, in medical terms, it is very susceptible to injury. This part of the spine contains seven small vertebrae, starting from the base of the skull. Located between each vertebrae is a cushioning disc which is composed of a ring filled with a gel-like substance.

As with all vertebrae in the spine, there are nerve roots, blood vessels, muscles, tendons and discs involved in its intricate construction. When the head is involved with a violent movement, which throws it out of its normal position, any one, or several, of these parts can be involved.

This sharp and awkward movement can cause such things as a pinched nerve, ruptured disc and even a cracked vertebrae. This is why it is so important to have one who is well versed in this area of chiropractic care do a thorough examination and take x-rays to analyze the situation. This is how the pain's cause is identified.

The correct action, or actions, needed to relieve a person of pain and put them on the road to recovery can only be made after this is done. At that time, a complete program will be laid out to bring about a solution to the problem. Contacting a Portland Chiropractor Neck Pain person, who is well acquainted with the injury and what it entails, will put one on the road to resuming a pain free life.