4 Benefits of Chiropractic Treatment for Neck Pain

According to Health Services Research, the number of adults visiting a chiropractic office increased 57% from 2000 to 2003, and it is no wonder. Whether working at a desk job or doing manual labor, 70% of adults experience neck pain. If you have neck pain, have you considered visiting a chiropractor?

Common reasons for neck pain

Posture

Sitting slumped in front of a computer monitor kinks the neck at an unnatural angle. Though many try to use ergonomic office furniture to correct the issue, technology sometimes creates poor posture. Previous injuries may also cause nearby muscles to overcompensate to protect the injured area, potentially throwing off your neutral position.

Previous injury

Shoulder injuries can affect the neck. When it comes to pain, a spine specialist at Cleveland’s Center for Spine Health says the two are closely intertwined. If you have rotator cuff problems or other shoulder injuries, it could lead to neck pain. Pain from a car accident or previous sports injury may persist if not treated.

Sedentary lifestyle

Though sitting on the couch is the ultimate icon of sedentary life, desk jobs may be more of a problem. Since the 1960s, when half of the jobs involved physical activity, there has been a significant change in the workforce. Now, according to the New York Times, only 20% of jobs require moderate activity. Backs and necks are paying the price for our less active lifestyles.

Why try chiropractic therapy?

1. Drug-free treatment

Many want to avoid unnecessary medication. Those seeking chiropractic help often find that practitioners can treat the cause of pain, rather than address the symptoms. Spinal adjustments are considered low-risk, with the most common side effect being muscle soreness or fatigue.

2. Compatibility with other treatment plans

People living with chronic pain may need to treat their condition from many different angles. Because chiropractic care is drug-free, it can be combined with other treatment plans such as acupuncture or massage or physical therapy. This well-rounded approach can help in the healing process.

3. Holistic approach

Some clinics offer services that complement spinal manipulation, such as massage therapy or TENS units (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation). Others also offer nutrition and exercise suggestions, creating a multidisciplinary treatment approach that can be customized to fit each patient.

4. Prevention tips

Bad posture can create chronic problems. For this, your chiropractor can recommend ergonomic solutions. Heads tipped forward to stare at a computer screen put pressure on your neck at the rate of 10 pounds for every inch out of alignment. Correcting this can not only reduce neck pain but headaches and back pain as well. Your chiropractor can work with you to make a more hospitable work station.

Treat neck pain with chiropractic care

A 2012 study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that those who underwent spinal manipulation experienced less neck pain than those treated with medication. Spinal manipulation can treat pain at its source. Call our office to see what services can help treat your neck pain.

Request an appointment here: https://www.victoryspinecenternapa.com or call Victory Spine Center at (707) 673-9509 for an appointment in our Napa office.

Check out what others are saying about our services on Yelp: Chiropractic in Napa, CA.