Are You One of the Many Who Silently Suffer From Neck Pain?
Our neck, also known as the cervical spine, begins at the base of the skull and is made up of seven tiny vertebrae. Our bodies do amazing things, and the cervical spine supports the full weight of your head, which averages around 12 pounds! No rest for the weary while this weight and constant pressure makes the neck very susceptible to injury. Millions of Americans suffer from neck pain everyday. Sometimes a sudden jolt or traumatic injury is the source of our neck pain, and other times, it’s the everyday movements such as sitting wrong, sleeping wrong, or a constant forward position that a computer screen requires. Regardless, neck pain can be debilitating and it’s time to discover relief. Here are some of the most typical causes of neck pain:
Daily Life! Believe it or not, simply living could be causing your neck pain. Stress and emotional tension can lead to tight muscles that involve the neck. Poor posture can radiate to all parts of the body, and it can definitely contribute to chronic pain in the neck. Obesity and weak abdominal muscles can disrupt spinal balance, causing the neck to overcompensate and become stressed and tight.
Getting Older…. Can’t avoid it! It’s a good thing we gain wisdom as we get older, as our bodies take the heat. Degenerative disorders that become more severe as we age, such as osteoarthritis, directly affect the spine, and therefore, the neck.
Injury and Accidents – Sudden injury such as whiplash greatly injures the surrounding tissues of the neck and head. The muscles surrounding the neck overcompensate and tighten and contract, which leads to fatigue and pain. Car accidents are the most common source of whiplash, but any movement that is sudden and forceful to the neck can cause great distress in the area.
Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Disc Disease – These two common disorders cause progressive degeneration in the neck. Over time, these types of conditions can greatly affect your quality of life
Spinal stenosis – This is the narrowing of the open spaces in your spinal column. Your vertebrae move closer together, compressing and trapping the nerves that travel through your spine. Spinal stenosis may cause arm, shoulder, and neck pain. Patients may also experience numbness from compressed nerves.
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Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain Relief
The latest research in scientific literature has shown evidence that patients with chronic neck pain enrolled in clinical trials reported drastic improvements after chiropractic care involving spinal manipulations. Chiropractic care is a noninvasive and nonsurgical approach to healing your neck pain.
At your initial visit, you will receive a customized care plan individualized to your symptoms and goals. The doctor will locate the exact source of your pain through physical and neurological exams. Our team will observe your posture, range of motion, and overall condition, noting any movements that seem misaligned or cause pain. During a neurological exam, your reflexes and muscle strength will be tested.
The highly trained staff at Laven Chiropractic Wellness & Sports Injury practices corrective care and conservative care. We do not involve any practices if not needed, and our number one goal is to heal your pain without medication or surgery. Your treatment will most likely involve a neck adjustment, which is manual pressure applied by the hands of your doctor. The neck adjustment will improve mobility by allowing blood and nutrients to flow back into the injured area. You will find a reduction of pain, stiffness, and soreness. In addition to this manipulation, your plan will incorporate other treatments such as topical creams, massage, and a full rehabilitative schedule to keep you healthy and strong after the initial injury is healed.
If more thorough examination is needed, your chiropractor may order additional tests to diagnose your condition. You may need a CAT scan or MRI to show the depth of your injury. These types of tests can show bulging discs and herniations that a physical exam sometimes misses. X-rays can show narrowed disc space caused by Spinal stenosis, bone spurs, and arthritis. Chiropractic care follows a conservative care philosophy. If our team diagnoses a condition outside of what we are able to do in our office, they will refer you to the appropriate specialist.
Our doctors know that every body is unique, and every problem within the neck is different. There is no “one-size fits all option” in the world of holistic healing. We will look at your medical history, your symptoms, and your health goals to create a pathway to whole body health.
If you’re experiencing neck pain, want to avoid surgery and continual use of medication, and allow your body to heal the natural way, we’d love to see you at Laven Chiropractic Wellness & Sports Injury!
Laven Chiropractic Wellness & Sports Injury Offers Natural and Effective Solutions for Neck Pain Relief
Discover optimal health at our Placentia, CA office. The highly specialized staff at Laven Chiropractic Wellness & Sports Injury believes that our patients are built with the ability to self-heal. We understand that chronic neck pain can be incredibly debilitating and affects every waking moment. When your symptoms become severe, it can be trying to get through the day with simple tasks such as getting out of bed, walking around the block, or picking up groceries.
If you are looking for an answer to your neck pain in the Placentia, CA area, you’ve found the perfect place! Our staff of highly trained specialists is ready to find the root of your problem and get you on the road to whole health. No surgery or pain pill answers here, just natural and noninvasive methods that allow your body to heal itself.
Give us a call at (714) 528-7500 today to schedule your free consultation!
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Laven Chiropractic Wellness & Sports Injury
601 E Yorba Linda Blvd
Placentia, CA 92870