Chiropractic For Neck Pain

Neck pain can be a debilitating condition with huge impacts on your quality of life. It's one of the most common reasons people visit their chiropractor.

Let's discuss why chiropractic for neck pain is beneficial.

Understanding Neck Pain

The neck comprises seven vertebrae, twelve pairs of cranial nerves and a complex array of muscles, ligaments and fascia that work together to allow you to look forward and rotate your head. Neck pain has many possible causes including muscle strain or injury, whiplash, sprains, and inflammation due to conditions such as herniated discs or arthritis.

Chiropractors can help treat neck pain without the need for surgery or drugs. They are experts in diagnosing and treating disorders of the spine and nervous system, particularly with hands-on techniques. And they are trained to develop a treatment plan that addresses the underlying cause of your condition while providing effective pain relief.

How Does Chiropractic Help Neck Pain?

Chiropractic treatment helps realign the bones of the spine and neck, relieving pressure and restoring normal function to the spinal nerves. Chiropractors also use various techniques that help relax muscle tissue and improve blood flow in the area, which further supports your recovery.

Before beginning treatment, your chiropractor will take time to learn about your medical history and perform an examination to determine if you have any conditions that would make it unwise for you to receive chiropractic adjustments.

To determine if you have any nerve damage, your chiropractor may use a combination of physical examination and imaging tests including x-rays and MRIs. These tests will help the doctor pinpoint the cause of your neck pain.

If you're cleared for treatment, your chiropractor will begin by providing manual adjustments to restore alignment to the vertebrae of your spine and neck. These adjustments are gentle and non-invasive.

To sum it up, neck adjustments are a common type of treatment for neck pain and can help relieve stiffness, improve mobility and reduce inflammation. In addition to adjustments, your chiropractor may also recommend massage therapy or other forms of physical therapy as part of your treatment plan. These treatments can help relieve muscle tension and improve blood flow in the affected area of your neck.

Dr. Vollrath and the team at Core Chiropractic are experts at treating neck pain and will get you feeling 100% in no time.

If you have any questions about neck pain or you’re ready to book an appointment, please contact us today!