Chiropractic Treatment – An Effective Option for Neck Pain
Neck pain is a common ailment and this article discusses how chiropractic care is an effective option for the condition.
Repeated stress, minor injuries, and wear and tear can lead to degeneration of the structures in the neck over time, eventually causing neck pain. Incorrect posture, injury, degenerative disc disease, pinched nerves, muscle strain, spinal stenosis, ruptured or herniated discs, and medical conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, and osteoporosis are the major factors responsible for neck pain. In most cases, neck pain resolves within a few days. However, if the pain becomes chronic, it could be indicative of a more serious condition and would require proper treatment. Today, chiropractic care is widely recognized as an effective option for neck pain. Leading pain management centers in Brooklyn, NYC offer effective chiropractic treatment by trained, licensed practitioners.
Signs and Symptoms Neck pain is often associated with a dull ache. In some cases, the pain in the neck area gets worse with movement of the neck or turning the head. Common symptoms include numbness, sharp shooting pain, dizziness or lightheadedness and lymph node (gland) swelling. Associated problems include headache, shoulder pain and arm numbness or tingling. These symptoms are often due to the nerves in the neck becoming pinched.
Diagnosing Neck Pain Chiropractic care is based on the concept that connected parts of the body affect each other and that an injury to any one part may result or cause injury to another part as well. Before starting the treatment, the chiropractor will undertake a full patient assessment. This will essentially include taking details about your current health, previous medical history and performing a physical examination. A detailed examination will be conducted to locate the source of pain and to evaluate symptoms. Comprehensive diagnostic imaging tests such as X-ray, CT scan, MRI scan, and electrodiagnostic studies may be used to diagnose the root cause of the pain. The treatment plan recommended will vary based on several factors such as age, severity of symptoms and location of the pain. In reliable centers, chiropractors work with healthcare professionals from various fields to provide individualized care for each patient.
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In chiropractic treatment, practitioners use their hands or a special device to treat muscle, joint and nerve pain by adjusting the spine and joints. This involves applying a controlled but sudden force to a joint, pushing the joint beyond the range in which it normally moves. For neck pain in particular, chiropractic neck adjustments called “cervical manipulation�, loosen up the joints of the cervical vertebrae in the neck. This can help reduce pain caused by pinched nerves and muscle spasms. It also helps correct the overall posture and spinal alignment. In a professional multispecialty healthcare center in Brooklyn, chiropractic therapy for neck pain may be combined with other treatment modalities such as physical therapy, cervical epidural injections and cold therapy compression (for acute injuries and post operative recovery). Physical therapy includes therapeutic exercise programs that help improve overall range of motion in neck and prevent the pain from progressing. Cervical epidural injections reduce inflammation around the irritated nerve and can significantly improve pain and function. The Game Ready Cold therapy system combines cold therapy and intermittent compression for all types of injuries and surgical recoveries. The treatment plan recommended will vary based on several factors such as age, severity of symptoms and location of the pain. In reliable centers, chiropractors work with healthcare professionals from various fields to provide individualized care for each patient.
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