Most experiences of neck pain usually make people turn to chiropractors. Many believe that they not only address their main source of pain, it also fixes any small sources of throbs and twinges. Neck and back pain are treated in the same manner, as they both require the use of controlled force to push the joint past its traditional range of movement.
The most common reason people complain about neck pain starts with poor posture. Slouching applies too much pressure on your spinal cord, and lends to swollen joints or worse. The second most known cause of neck pain is from extreme trauma such as car accidents. The goal of chiropractors is to loosen up your joints that are moving poorly and have been set in place by scarred and damaged tissue build up.
Chiropractors use a neck adjustment technique known as “cervical manipulation” is used to loosen up joints from the cervical vertebrae in your neck that reduces pain from pinched nerves and muscle spasms. Chiropractors carefully twist your neck, and as they do, it pops your vertebrae into alignment. In doing so, it will help with your pain, stimulate your nervous system, and help increase your blood circulation.
There are also some less intimidating methods of easing the pain in your neck. A common method is electrical stimulation, which uses low currents of electricity to help stimulate your neck muscles. This is mainly used if you’ve pulled your muscles in or around your shoulders, and is used to determine whether or not surgery will be needed. Another relaxing technique is therapeutic messages; which you can usually get at your local spa, which is helpful for those looking to save money.
Chiropractors may also use ultrasounds to relax your muscles. Ultrasounds are similar to the electrical stimulation, but instead of electricity, they send sound waves that deliver heat deep into your tissues to reduce stiffened muscles. This method also helps increase your blood circulation, usually reliving you of your stiffness, muscle spasms, and any swelling you may have occurred.
Once all is said and done, they usually recommend the use of an ice pack to control any inflammation you may run into. It’s simple and can be done from anywhere, and is a good substitute for traditional treatments for further neck pain. The typical follow-up to help reduce chronic pain, your chiropractor will suggest a diet and exercise plan to increase your motion and help strengthen your muscles. If, by chance, pain does increase or come back, they will refer you to a different specialist for any extra treatment.
David L. Greene, MD, Phoenix, AZ is CEO of Preferred Pain Center which serves the Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ metropolitan and surrounding areas. He can be reached at dgreene@preferredpaincenter.com and (602) 507-6550.
Preferred Pain Center is a Comprehensive pain management doctors in Arizona Center including Medical and Interventional Pain Management, Chiropractor Scottsdale Treatment, Physical Therapy, Spinal Decompression Therapy, and Manipulation Under Anesthesia.
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