Are you suffering from neck pain? If so, you could benefit from treatment by a professional chiropractor like us. Chiropractic has repeatedly been found to be the most effective treatment for neck pain.
What Is Neck Pain
The neck is made up of vertebrae that extend from the upper torso to the skull. Cervical discs are part of this structure too and absorb shock between the bones. Ligaments and muscles provide support and ensure that you can move the joints. If you have issues with any of these tissues, it can cause the neck to feel stiff or sore. It can also refer pain to your head or down your arms.
Causes
There are a variety of different causes of neck pain to be aware of. It’s possible to wake up with neck pain if you slept in an awkward position. Alternatively, you might be experiencing muscle spasms, or you could have a trapped nerve.
More and more people are experiencing “Tech neck“. This is a complex presentation, where thousands of hours of poor neck position from devices have distorted the actual position of the neck vertebrae. Chiropractic treatment will address both the movement AND position components of Tech Neck. Our thorough history and examination of all presentations will allow us to tell you exactly what’s happening, and how we can help.
Other causes of neck pain can be degenerative and will be tied to a long term condition. This could include degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis. These are still manageable conditions with Chiropractic care.
Some injuries are as a result of macro-trauma. For instance, an individual could suffer neck pain after getting hurt playing sports, or you might find that you suffer from neck pain after being involved in a car accident. This could be a sign that you have suffered from whiplash. Post-whiplash pain can often start YEARS after the injury.
Signs
Typically, people experiencing neck pain will find they develop more pain when they hold their head in one position for a long period. Alternatively, you may also experience issues with muscle spasms or tightness. You could even notice a decreased ability to move your head in a particular direction. In some cases, neck pain can also cause you to develop headaches, or even arm pain.
Treatment
Chiropractors can provide a range of different treatments for neck pain. Typically, treatment will involve chiropractic neck adjustments that are commonly referred to as cervical manipulation. This helps loosen the joints in the cervical vertebrae of the neck, which then reduces nerve irritation and muscle spasm.
All treatments are decided upon in consultation with the patient.
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If you are experiencing neck pain, there’s no need to suffer. Book a consultation with one of our Chiropractic Doctors today and we will help ensure that you get the support you need.