Chiropractic care stops pain, improves posture and joint function, increases range of motion and helps prevent future pain by natural methods without the need for medication and surgical methods.
Causes of Neck Pain?
People can experience neck pain for common reasons. The way they sit or stand, or their job or lifestyle may put pressure on their neck. Worry or stress can cause tension in the neck and shoulders and delay the healing of existing neck pain. However, there is no obvious reason why neck pain occurs.
Although it can be very painful, neck pain rarely has a serious underlying cause. Seeing a qualified health professional, such as a chiropractor who is experienced in diagnosing neck and spine conditions, can help treat neck pain and can also determine whether a referral or specialist investigation is needed.
What is done in chiropractic treatment?
Before starting treatment, your chiropractor will do a full assessment. This includes taking details about your condition, your current health and medical history, and performing a physical examination.
Sometimes he or she may refer you for further tests such as X-rays or MRI scans. It is important that your chiropractor gathers as much information as possible about your neck pain so that an accurate diagnosis can be made.
Before starting treatment, your chiropractor will explain what is wrong, what can be done and what can be expected from chiropractic treatment.
Can Chiropractic Help My Neck Pain?
In 2014, a study showed that chiropractic treatment, which includes a combination of chiropractic treatment, manual therapy, soft tissue work and exercises, has strong evidence for acute and chronic neck pain and is useful in effectively relieving neck pain (1).
Is Chiropractic the Solution to Every Neck Pain?
More advanced problems need a multidisciplinary approach.
Chiropractors are conservative care specialists; their scope of practice does not include the use of medication or surgery. If your chiropractor diagnoses a condition that is outside the scope of conservative care, they can refer you to the appropriate medical doctor or specialist.
Consider consulting a chiropractor if you are suffering from neck pain.
References
1. Bryans R, Decina P, Descarreaux M, et al. Evidence-based guidelines for the chiropractic treatment of adults with neck pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014;37(1):42-63. doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.08.010
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