subject: Chiropractor In Goose Creek Sc | Chiropractic Medicine For Neck Pain
[print this page] Americans suffer from chronic neck pain at alarming rates. Many suffer through this with no hopes of ever getting better. They grit their teeth and suffer through thinking there is no hope and no one can help. However, you can do something about chronic neck pain.
Primary Causes of Chronic Neck Pain-
Sudden trauma - whiplash
When the head is suddenly thrust forward and stopped, the resulting injury is known as whiplash. Generally, a person knows when this type of injury occurs. However, you may not always recognize the accident. It does not have to occur in a car as any sudden jerking motion can cause whiplash.
Bad posture
Hunching over a steering wheel or computer can cause the head to lean forward and the muscles in the neck to strain. Since the average human head weighs between eight and ten pounds, this strain can add up and cause quite a bit of pain.
Slipped Disc/ Herniated Disc/ Disc out of Alignment
Sometimes a disc in the spine moves slightly out of place and causes pain in the neck. When this happens, the pressure is put on the nerves resulting in pain on the nerves.
What to Expect from a Chiropractor On Your First Visit-
On your first visit, the chiropractor will ask you for a complete medical history. He or she will want to know when the pain started and what makes it better or worse. X-rays may be taken to better examine the cause of the pain. The more information you provide the chiropractor, the better results you can expect from the visit.
Many times, the chiropractor will ask you to rank the pain on a scale from one to ten with ten being the worst pain in your life. This s not a competition but a way to rank how well the treatment works. Therefore, think carefully and be honest. It is important if the treatment is to be effective.
Treatment Options Provided by a Chiropractor-
It is a myth that chiropractors only "pop" your back. Nothing could be further from the truth. A chiropractor is more of a holistic healer. They offer a wide range of healing options to help you understand why your neck is hurting and to get to the root of your neck injury.
Treatment options may include:
"Progressive Rehab - a combination of chiropractic adjustments and pain relieving techniques
"Nutrition Counseling - A nutritionist can help you understand any deficiencies in your diet.
"Massage Therapy - Sometimes neck pain is caused by muscle strain and tension and massage therapy helps.
"Physical Therapy - Strength training is always available when you need it even for your neck.
"Chiropractic adjustment - This is what most people think of when they think of the chiropractor. The "pop" is actually gases escaping when the joints are moved back into place.
The most important part of being treated is choosing a chiropractor you trust. A chiropractor should be able to see you the same day. You are already hurting. You should not have to wait several days or even weeks to get an appointment. You should be greeted in a friendly manner and be treated well. Go with your instincts and you will be fine.
