Headaches After a Car Accident: Why You Should Get Checked in McAllen

A headache after a crash is easy to brush off. You're stressed, you're tired, and you figure it will pass. But if your head started hurting after a fender bender on Expressway 83 or a sudden stop on 10th Street, it's worth paying attention.

Why Headaches Can Follow a Car Accident

Even a low-speed collision can jolt your head and neck forward and back. That sudden motion can strain the muscles and joints in your neck, and neck tension is a common source of headaches. These headaches don't always show up right away. Some people notice them hours or days later, once the adrenaline wears off.

Signs Worth Paying Attention To

• Pain at the base of your skull that wraps toward your forehead or temples.

• Neck stiffness or trouble turning your head side to side.

• Headaches that keep coming back in the days after the accident.

• Dizziness or trouble focusing that wasn't there before the crash.

If a headache is severe or sudden, or comes with confusion, vomiting, or loss of consciousness, call 911 or go to the emergency room right away.

Get Checked Any Day of the Week

Back to Life Rehab in McAllen is open 7 days a week, so you don't have to wait until Monday to get looked at. We offer a free injury evaluation, and no attorney is needed to be seen. If your headaches are tied to whiplash or a neck injury, we can walk you through whiplash treatment and spinal rehabilitation options.

Call (956) 800-5009 or visit us at 1006 S 10th St Suite 5, McAllen, TX 78501.

This article is general information, not medical or legal advice.