Chiropractic Care for
Neck Pain
Are you dealing with chronic neck pain? You’re not alone. According to the Mayo Clinic, neck pain is one of the most common health problems, affecting as many as three-quarters of all people at some point in their lives.
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The good news is that chiropractic care can help. We specialize in finding the root cause of your neck pain and building a custom treatment plan to eliminate the problem and get you feeling great again.
Find the Root Cause
Get to the bottom of what’s causing your back pain so we can build a plan to get you feeling great again.
Custom Care Plan
We’ll help build you a plan of action to get your pain under control and getting you and your body feeling 100%.
Preventative Care
If needed, we’ll establish preventative measures to keep your problem from coming back so you can stay healthy.
What Causes Neck Pain?
Neck pain is a common problem experienced by people of all age groups with the most common cause for neck pain being muscle strain along with numerous injuries and medical issues including:
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Poor posture - Positions such as hunching over your computer desk or smart phone can lead to stress being placed on the neck as it strains to support the weight of your head leaning forward
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Sleeping in an awkward position - Sleeping with a pillow that does not provide proper support such as sleeping on your side with your head lower than your spine, often leads to a stiff and sore neck
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Worn joints - The discs and joints in the cervical spine (neck) can degenerate over time causing vertebrae to rub against one another, pinching nerves, or blocking pathways leading to a stiff neck, neck pain and other symptoms. It can also lead to Cervical Spondylosis or Arthritis of the neck
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Injuries - Jarring, jolting, and sudden movements such as being involved in rear-end auto collisions, can result in the straining of soft tissues, vertebra fractures, and blood vessel injury
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Herniated disc - When a spinal disc (the cushion between vertebrae) becomes torn and the soft jelly like substance bulges out, it results in a herniated disc that can lead to pinched nerves and severe pain
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Other causes involved in neck pain could include medical conditions such as fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal), infection of the spine (osteomyelitis, discitis, abscess), and cancer that involves the spine. With so many causes, it is essential to diagnose and treat the underlying cause of your neck pain as soon as possible to avoid long term injury and/or damage.
What are the symptoms of neck pain?
When suffering from neck pain, you may have difficulty moving it, such as turning to one side or looking up and down. Many people describe this as having a stiff neck and it is often accompanied by a headache, shoulder pain and/or arm pain, and upper back pain.
In addition to neck pain, you may also experience:
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Numbness or weakness in the arm or forearm
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Tingling in the fingers or hand
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Difficulty with balance and walking
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Weakness in the arms or legs
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Difficulty concentrating
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Dizziness
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Nausea
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Fever
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Difficulty Sleeping and/or Tiredness
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Blurred Vision
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Although neck pain often resolves itself within a few days, leaving the underlying issue unresolved can lead to constant reoccurrences and/or chronic neck pain. If you are experiencing neck pain, it is essential to see a doctor to help avoid reoccurrence and find the root source of the problem.
Chiropractic Benefits for Neck Pain Include:
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Reduced pain and discomfort
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Decreased inflammation
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Improved range of motion
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Improved nervous system function
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Improved flexibility
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Increased activity and lifestyle
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If you or a loved one are suffering with neck pain, book an appointment today to see how our doctors can help restore your quality of life.
We understand that not everyone is familiar with chiropractic care, so all new patients receive a consultation, examination and if necessary, an x-ray. Then our doctors will review your condition and walk you through an easy-to-follow treatment plan that’s unique to you.
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There’s no pressure when you visit our office. Our friendly staff want to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health.