Nearly 70 percent of the U.S. population will suffer from neck pain at some time in their lives. According to one survey, neck pain is the third main type of pain in America.
Lower back pain holds first place. Although pain is felt in the neck, not all neck pain originates there.
Sometimes other areas of the spine are the cause of neck pain. Chiropractic provides very effective neck pain treatment.
About 10% of the population has the experience of neck pain at least once each year.
Although pain is felt in the neck, not all neck pain originates there.
Sometimes other areas of the spine are the cause of neck pain. Chiropractic provides very effective neck pain treatment. About 10% of the population has the experience of neck pain at least once each year.
The chiropractic approach to neck pain is to locate its underlying cause..
This begins with a complete case history and thorough examination. Special attention is given to the structure and function of the spine, and its effect on the nervous system.
How Can Chiropractic Care in Coral Springs, FL Help?
Chiropractic is the largest alternative form of medicine. This alternative treatment method centers on diagnosing and treating mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine. The primary treatment technique in manual therapy involves manipulating the spine, other joints, and soft tissues. Chiropractic care also includes ultrasound (sound waves introduced into the muscles), diathermy (heat production in a part of the body using high-frequency electric currents), electrical stimulation (the use of electric impulses), and other therapies. Treatment may also involve patient counseling about exercise, health, and lifestyle.
The theory of chiropractic is that a properly aligned musculoskeletal system, especially the spine, will relieve pressure on the spinal nerves and help the body to heal itself without surgery or medication. Chiropractic specializes in back and neck pain treatment. Our trained chiropractors in Coral Springs treat other ailments as well. Research has revealed that chiropractic is helpful in treating:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Elbow pain
- Knee pain
- Foot pain
- Headaches
If your chiropractor diagnoses your condition as possibly requiring medication or surgery, you will be referred to an appropriate If your chiropractor diagnoses your condition as possibly requiring medication or surgery, you will be referred to an appropriate medical doctor.
The Goal of Chiropractic Neck Pain Treatment
The focus of Chiropractic is treating or rehabilitating an injured musculoskeletal system using manual manipulation and other treatments, instead of medications and surgery.
To alleviate your neck pain, your chiropractor may use a combination of techniques such as cervical spinal manipulation, and cervical spinal mobilization.
Cervical spinal manipulation is the well-known high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust. Using this method, chiropractors position the patient in a certain posture, and then using their hands, they apply a sudden and controlled force to a particular joint. This manipulation creates a pop sound. That pop is a release of gas that occurs when the joint is pushed a little past its passive range of motion point. There are many HVLA approaches that we can select for your particular needs in our Coral Springs Chiropractic Center.
Cervical spine mobilization is the more gentle joint adjustment, or low-velocity, low-amplitude (LVLA) technique. One position used with cervical spine mobilization requires that the patient lay down, face-up, while the chiropractor manually moves the patient’s neck vertebra from side to side, left to right, then right to left, alternating this pattern with a figure eight motion. The patient’s head is also moved forward, and backward, and turned side to side at intervals. This smooth, non-thrust stretch is used to reduce areas of limited motion.
Cervical manual traction is when the patient is laying face-up or seated, and the chiropractor pulls the neck gently, forward and backward, to stretch the cervical spine and reduce tightness. Another treatment method involves gentle hand manipulation using a pumping action on the spinal discs.
Other neck pain treatments consist of therapeutic exercises, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound.
Our Coral Springs chiropractors utilize the latest technology and stay current with all new research for back and neck pain treatment. Our methods incorporate physical therapy and exercise. The goal of neck pain treatment is to teach patients how to treat and manage their pain.
Chiropractic is an effective way to relieve your neck pain. It is not an invasive procedure like surgery is, and it does not have all of the adverse reactions that medications have. Maybe it’s time for you to talk with a chiropractor. Call us for a free consultation today.
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