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How Can A Chiropractor Treat Neck Pain?

suffering from Neck Pain

Different conditions can cause pain in the neck and shoulder area from a traumatic injury and degenerative health conditions. Thus neck pain chiropractor can help you to get rid of this pain.

The neck is the most unprotected part of your spine. Chronic neck pain can result from daily activities, including sitting at a desk all day at work, looking down at your phone or sleeping in an awkward position.

Chiropractic care can be highly beneficial for neck pain relief. At Elia Chiropractic, we prefer a holistic approach and expertise regarding the nervous system to find the root cause of the pain and the best approach to treating it.

Causes of Neck Pain

Neck pain is a common complaint caused by various health conditions.
It includes acute conditions, like muscle strains, and chronic conditions, such as cervical spondylosis and myofascial pain syndrome. Pinched nerves, fractures, and spinal cord problems can cause neck pain.
Here are some common causes of neck pain

Whiplash Injury

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This occurs when a person’s head moves backward and suddenly forward with great force. With this sudden action, neck muscles, nerves and ligaments are stretched. It can occur with a rear-end auto collision. It can also be a sports injury that needs chiropractic help.

Major Neck Injury

The neck protects the spinal cord. A fracture or other injury of the neck can damage the cord. Therefore, all neck injuries must be on a spine board until cleared.

Meningitis

Meningitis is an abacterial membrane infection that covers the spinal cord and brain. The main symptoms are a stiff neck, headache, and fever.

Chiropractic Treatment for Neck Pain

chiropractor adjust patient neck

Many patients consult with a chiropractor for neck pain daily. Research shows that chiropractic management of neck pain is one of the most effective treatments and can provide a safe, non-invasive alternative to prescription or over-the-counter pain medications. Massage Therapy is one of the best treatments for treating neck pain.

One of the most common diseases in modern life today is neck pain. A recent report highlighted that there had been an increase in neck and back pain problems in recent years.

Chiropractors use different techniques, including spinal manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue therapy, and exercise, to help patients with neck pain. Sometimes, chiropractic care may be a safe and effective alternative to prescription or over-the-counter pain medications.

However, patients must discuss their treatment options with a healthcare provider and consider potential risks and benefits before starting any new treatment.

Four ways chiropractors can treat neck pain

Spinal manipulations

Spinal manipulations are a way for chiropractors to treat a patient’s spine to improve the body’s overall functioning. Spinal manipulations help remove any misalignments within the spine, which in turn helps reduce inflammation.

Neck adjustments

Neck adjustments aim to restore proper neck alignment, relieve pain, reduce muscle inflammation, and eliminate any tension built up within the neck muscles. Neck adjustments are similar to spinal manipulations, but the focus is on adjusting the neck. Some chiropractors will perform this manual adjustment using special chiropractic instruments.

Exercise and stretches

Neck Pain Exercise
Everyone who experiences neck problems requires special treatment. It will depend on each patient regarding what type of exercises they need to undergo. Sometimes those experiencing neck pain need to perform specific exercises or stretches that can benefit the neck.

Massage therapy

Chiropractic massage therapy not only supports neck pain but also helps prevent patients from experiencing pain again. The final goal of chiropractic massage treatment is to bring out the person’s natural healing ability. Patients may undergo this treatment by sitting in a chiropractic massage chair or lying on a chiropractic table.

Neck pain can have many causes and should always be checked by a qualified chiropractor. At Elia Chiropractic, our expert in neck pain care has provided relief for hundreds of patients in Berwick and Essendon North. Call us to get back on the road to health today at (03) 9379 5698

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