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Neck pain relief

Neck Pain Relief

Who has not suffered from neck pain, neck and shoulder pain, headaches or even just a stiff neck. The average person will experience at least one of these conditions every year. It becomes very hard to concentrate or get anything done when in the middle of a bought of neck pain. For years people assumed that episodes of a creak in the neck or waking up with a stiff neck was just a normal response to a tough day at the office. We have a much better understanding now. Conditions of the neck and upper back don’t have to be tolerated any more.

What are the causes of neck pain? This is a question I get asked on a daily basis and the answer can be a variety of things. The most common cause is of coarse trauma. This can be the trauma of an auto accident or a sports related injury or the more suttle trauma of repetitive stress like sitting at the computer for 8 hrs a day. Some neck disorders that cause pain can also be chronic such as degenerative arthritis of the spine. Neck pain causing headaches is another common condition. The one thing these conditions all have in common is that they can be treated by your chiropractor. Warning signs of a more severe condition is pain radiating down the arm or numbness in the hands which can be signs of herniated disc or even a worse condition. The chiropractor is still a great place to start. These conditions can still be treatable though they are a bit more complex. If the case is outside the scope of chiropractic we can certainly refer you to the right place.

Neck pain treatment is the bread and butter case for the chiropractor. We love these patients because we have such great success. Once a diagnosis has been made as to the cause and severity of the condition, treatment can begin. The most effective treatment is spinal adjusting. This treatment is designed to increase joint mobility, reduce inflammation and most importantly restore nerve function. Ultra sound and cryo therapy are both used to reduce swelling and inflammation. Traction can be used in the treatment of herniated discs. These treatments are usually painless and get very quick results if properly done.

I would highly encourage all sufferers of neck pain, headaches, stiffness, or upper back pain to contact us at New Life Chiropractic so we can get you feeling good again now.

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