If you've recently been in a car accident and you're now feeling neck pain that travels into your shoulders, arms, or hands, you're not alone. At Woodroof Chiropractic & Acupuncture in Olathe, we often see patients who develop these symptoms after a rear-end or side-impact collision. This kind of pain is often a sign of nerve irritation or cervical disc involvement—and the sooner you treat it, the faster you recover.

Here are three effective treatments we use in our Olathe chiropractic office to help relieve pain, reduce nerve symptoms, and support long-term healing.

1. Chiropractic Adjustments to Restore Neck Alignment and Motion

After a crash, even a low-speed one, the joints of your cervical spine (neck) can become restricted or misaligned. This often leads to inflammation around the facet joints or discs, and in more serious cases, it may contribute to nerve compression.

At Woodroof Chiropractic, we perform gentle and specific adjustments to restore motion to the cervical spine. This reduces joint irritation and helps relieve pressure on nearby nerves—particularly if you’re experiencing pain that radiates into your C5, C6, or C7 dermatome (the nerve patterns that run down the arm). Many patients notice a significant reduction in pain and stiffness within just a few visits.

2. Cervical Spinal Decompression to Reduce Disc Pressure

When radiating pain is present, it's often due to a bulging or herniated disc in the neck that compresses a nerve root. This can lead to numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness in the arm. Cervical spinal decompression therapy is a non-invasive way to reduce disc pressure by gently stretching the spine.

At our Olathe clinic, we use computerized decompression therapy to target the affected cervical disc levels. By creating negative pressure in the disc space, decompression helps pull nutrients and oxygen into the injured area—promoting healing and often relieving nerve symptoms without surgery.

3. Stretch and Mobility Routine to Support Recovery

We don’t just treat the pain—we teach you how to stay better long-term. Stretching and mobility work are essential to reduce muscle tension and prevent re-injury after a car accident.

We provide our patients with a customized neck and upper back stretch routine that includes:

Chin tucks for cervical posture
Scapular retractions to open up the upper thoracic region
Nerve glides to reduce tension in the irritated cervical nerves

These exercises are safe, simple to do at home, and make a huge difference in recovery—especially when paired with chiropractic care and decompression therapy.

When to Seek Care

If your neck pain started after a car accident and you’re experiencing any of the following, it’s important to get evaluated:

Pain that travels into your shoulder, arm, or hand
Numbness or tingling in the fingers
Weakness when gripping or lifting
Headaches or dizziness
Pain that worsens with movement or sitting

Early intervention is key. Waiting too long may allow the disc or nerve irritation to worsen—leading to a longer recovery and more treatment.

Get Expert Chiropractic Care in Olathe for Car Accident Injuries

At Woodroof Chiropractic & Acupuncture, we’ve helped hundreds of Olathe-area patients recover from auto accident injuries—without relying on medications or surgery. We’ll create a personalized treatment plan that includes the right combination of chiropractic adjustments, decompression therapy, and stretching to get you back to normal.

Schedule an appointment today and let’s get you on the road to recovery.

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