subject: Chiropractor Plymouth Mn | Neck Pain Relief As Close As The Chiropractor [print this page] Neck pain rivals back pain as the number one health complaint for both men and women. Neck pain, whether it is chronic, a one-time occurrence or intermittent, contributes to a diminished quality of life. But discovering the cause of neck pain can help lead more quickly to an effective treatment solution.
There are numerous causes that contribute to neck pain, also called cervical pain. Symptoms of neck pain vary, but can range from a dull ache and numbness to tenderness, a feeling of fullness in the throat area, sharp stabbing pains and tingling that leads to dizziness, lighheadedness and difficulty swallowing. Physical exertion is a common cause of neck pain, usually caused by sitting in the same position for too long, poor posture, carrying heavy items without proper support or sleeping with the head and neck in an uncomfortable position or without proper support.
Age-related diseases such as digenerative disc disease, herniated discs, osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis can also cause chronic neck pain. Whiplash or soft tissue injury occuring after trauma to the neck area such as following a car accident or even a pinched nerve can also be the culprit causing neck pain that needs a solution. Spinal injuries such as spinal compression, fracture or infection can also cause neck pain. Neck pain can lead to other physical disorders, including chronic headaches, vertigo, nausea, stiffness and a marked decrease in mobility, affecting an individual's ability to go about their normal daily physical routine such as driving, playing sports or working at the computer.
Very often a hot compress or towel placed against the neck muscles can help to soothe temporary neck pain simply caused by muscle tension. But when the cause is something much greater that is causing chronic pain, an evaluation from a chiropractor is a very smart step to determine the specific cause and treatment for neck pain.
Chiropractic care can help to reduce the inflammation in and around the neck muscles and tissues in order to start the healing process. A chiropractor is skilled at using either manual manipulation or electrical stimulation to the neck and shoulder area in order to help realign the neck's connection to the spinal cord.
Each chiropractic treatment is called an adjustment and usually noticeable relief is felt by the patient with the first or second visit when it comes to neck pain. Depending upon the cause of the neck pain and the complexity of the misalignment, several adjustments each week may be required for a period of several weeks in order to successfully eliminate neck pain.
Neck pain should never be ignored because it is often a symptom that affects the overall health and mobility of the individual. A chiropractic exam and consultation is the easiest way to seek relief for neck pain without resorting to prescription medications or solutions that prove to be only temporary.
