Neck Pain Treatment In Allison Park, PA
Neck pain is exceedingly common—just about everyone will experience it at some point. Pain is our body’s way of telling us that something is wrong. It isn’t a great indicator of overall health, but ignoring pain and allowing further damage to occur is definitely not a good idea.
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- Consultation With Your Doctor
- Thorough Chiropractic Examination
- X-Rays If Needed
- Customized Plan of Action
Neck pain is common because of our day-to-day activities. Most people drift into an unhealthy posture called “text” or “tech” neck when staring down at their phone or computer screens. Even if you start with perfect posture, over time, you will begin to slouch and move your head forward. Sitting or standing in this position for long periods will inadvertently train your spine and nervous system to assume this healthy position. This posture puts pressure on your spinal cord, spinal nerve roots, and intervertebral discs.
In addition to Tech Neck, sleeping without proper head and neck support, stomach sleeping, and previous injuries such as slips and falls, sports injuries, automobile accidents, etc., can trigger neck pain. Neck pain from one of these issues can take longer than you might think to become symptomatic. In other words, something that happened years ago gets worse and worse until you finally feel it. It could be decades later!
How Our Neck Pain Care Plan Works
1. Schedule Your New Patient Appointment
Meet with the doctor to discuss your problem and receive a thorough evaluation to determine its root cause.
2. Your Tailored to Fit Plan
Your doctor will create a custom plan of attack to not only get you out of pain fast but to keep you out of pain long term.
3. Enjoy Optimal Health
Receive the care you need for your problem so you can do the things you want to do, when you want to do them, with the people that you love the most.
How We Treat Neck Pain In Allison Park, PA
Specific Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain in Allison Park, PA
Medical treatment for neck pain is focused entirely on treating symptoms and includes muscle relaxers, pain relievers, injections, and surgeries. Because of the inherent risks with medical treatments, these methods should be reserved for emergencies if other treatment methods have failed.
Chiropractic treatment strives to identify the underlying cause(s) of neck pain and correct it (them). Restoring normal joint position and motion through chiropractic care allows the brain and body to communicate and function at 100%. Chiropractic care also helps preserve spinal joints’ integrity and protect future mobility.
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Common Causes Of Neck Pain In Allision Park, PA
Poor Posture
There are seven cervical (or neck) vertebrae, which are meant to be arranged in an arc with the apex pointing forward. The arc should be approximately 60°, and the head should sit above (NOT in front of) the shoulders. This position allows the brainstem, spinal cord, and spinal nerve roots to travel to their destinations without any tension, pressure, or interference. When there is no tension, pressure, or interference in communication between the brain and the body, the brain can diagnose problems, heal things, and keep your body functioning properly. When interference is present, the breakdown in communication between the brain and the body will eventually cause pain and other, more serious problems.
Many people wonder if their neck pain results from a muscle problem. The two can certainly co-exist, but most neck pain is rooted in a joint problem. Joint problems cause pressure on nerves. Nerves control muscles, so nerve irritation can cause the muscles to become tight and painful. Massage can help with muscle pain but won’t fix the underlying structural/joint issue. Spinal discs are a part of the spinal joints, or vertebral motor units. Bones out of place from different types of stress (physical, chemical, and emotional) lead to premature breakdown in the discs and can even cause disc injuries like bulging or herniation. This creates even more pressure and interference in the nervous system and increases pain.
Cervical Misalignments
Misalignments in the bones of the cervical spine can cause other problems. Studies have shown that 80% of headaches originate in the neck (and by the way, headaches are common, but they are not normal). There is evidence that loss of normal neck curve (aka cervical lordosis) creates so much strain on the nervous system that it can cause ADHD and autoimmune disorders. Neck misalignment and disc injuries can also cause numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness in the arms, hands, and fingers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a chiropractor in Allison Park, PA, good for neck pain?
Yes! Chiropractors are an excellent source of neck pain relief because we identify and address the underlying cause of your pain rather than temporarily masking it with painkillers. Pain is your body’s alarm system, letting you know something is wrong. Pain is not the problem but a symptom of a more significant problem.
When should you see a chiropractor for neck pain?
As soon as the pain starts. Pain is the last symptom to appear and the first to go away. Once you start feeling pain, it’s likely the underlying issue has been wreaking havoc for some time. Pain limits your ability to live up to your full potential, and chiropractic care can relieve pain naturally and prevent future injuries.
Is a massage or chiropractic better for neck pain?
Massage is great for relaxing tight muscles, but it cannot fix a spinal misalignment—the underlying structural problem causing muscle tension and pain. Massage is an excellent complement to chiropractic care.
How can I relieve my neck pain?
The best way to get long-lasting neck pain relief is a tailored chiropractic care plan that addresses your unique issues and health goals.
How should I sleep with neck pain?
On your back or your side with adequate neck support that allows your spine to rest in a neutral position. You should never sleep on your stomach as it forces your spine into an abnormal position all night.
How can you tell if your neck is out of alignment?
Pain is the most commonly recognized sign of misalignment, but chronic muscle tension, shoulder or arm pain, headaches and migraines, and vision and cognition issues are other indications that your cervical spine is impeding proper nervous system function.
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