Neck Pain

Almost everyone has experienced neck pain once in their lives in. Whether it’s from an exercise strain, whiplash, bad posture, and neck pain is quite common. Lasting neck pain often makes even the simplest movements involving the head, neck, arms, shoulders, and back incredibly painful. This pain can even lead to headaches. Neck pain often causes its sufferers to avoid using the muscles in their neck resulting in muscle degeneration over time, further exacerbating the problem.

Understanding the cause of your neck pain is a necessary step towards receiving treatment that will be effective in both short and long-term recovery. This article explains some of the causes of neck pain and demonstrates how chiropractic care at Thomson Chiropractic Center may be able to provide long-lasting relief.

NECK PAIN TREATMENT

The neck is not the largest part of the body but it is one of the most important. It is the bridge between the head and body and needs to hold the head in proper alignment. Vertebrae in the neck are quite small and allow for mobility. However, they lack in strength which can give way to injuries and pain. There are numerous causes for neck pain but these are some of the most common:

Trauma, such as whiplash
Awkward Sleeping position
Poor posture
Repetitive stress
Abnormalities in the bone structure
Joint issues
Muscle strains and pulls

Most of these issues either are caused by or impact the alignment of the spine. When muscles in the neck go into spasm, the spine gets pulled out of alignment. When the spine is misaligned, the nerves become irritated and cause further tension and other systemic problems. Because every nerve in the body has its root in the spinal column, issues that have their source at the neck can have a major impact throughout on every other system.

People often ignore neck pain and believe it will eventually go away without consequence. Sometimes the pain does go away but the lingering effects on the spine can cause problems in the future. Over time, without treatment, the pain can become recurring with certain movements becoming very difficult

CONVENTIONAL VS. HOLISTIC TREATMENTS

Most commonly, people try to deal with their neck pain using prescription or over the counter medications. This may help to relieve the symptoms in the short term, but not only are patients dealing with side effects, but the underlying issue goes unaddressed. Massage Therapy has become more popular over the years and this can help to relieve some muscle tightness, but in a majority of cases, is only part of the problem.

Chiropractic treatment addresses the structural cause that leads to the majority of neck pain. Chiropractic care aims to fix the issue at the root of the problem so that you can live without restrictions. By having a chiropractic exam, the source of the pain can be discovered and options are discussed for relief. Gentle adjustments to the spine can sometimes bring instant relief and restore long-term health to the neck. Chiropractic often provides long term relief and heals the body. Call Thomson Chiropractic Center in Thomson today if you or a loved one is experiencing neck pain in order to set up a consultation and relieve the pain holding you back.