Neck Pain...

Pain: Have you ever awoken in the morning and felt neck pain or stiffness? Have you ever finished some type of physical activity and just didn't feel comfortable in your neck? How about backing up your car, and you can't seem to turn your neck far enough to see behind you? These are all typical symptoms of neck problems that are caused by misalignments of the spinal segments in the upper back and neck.

Evaluation: Your health history will be discussed with you to find out why you suffer from neck pain. A physical examination of the appropriate region will be performed, along with any necessary spinal x-rays. While patients understandably want results as quickly as possible, these tests are needed to help us fully understand their problem so the most effective and efficient treatment can be given. The results of these tests will be given as quickly as possible. At that time, patients will also have the opportunity to ask any questions that they may have.

Treatment: Some patients who have very mild occurrences of neck pain may actually get away with no treatment at all. After a few days the pain just seems to go away. Unfortunately, it has been my experience that unless the mobility of the spine is restored, this symptom will continue to return. Usually each time it returns, it is worse than before.

The appropriate treatment for this type of symptom, in most cases, includes chiropractic adjustments of the spine, along with certain types of therapy. The chiropractic adjustments help restore normal spinal motion, while the therapy helps alleviate muscle tightness or spasms. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the condition, how often you have had the condition in the past, your age, and your normal activity level.

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