Neck pain may be common, but it’s not normal. And you don’t have to live with it. Dr. Andrew Stewart and his team in Lafayette and Millbrae, CA, are here to help you find the most effective and natural path to relief.
Chiropractic Care for Pain in the Neck
Waking up with pain in the neck or feeling it after a long day of work might be common, but that doesn’t mean it’s okay. And when that pain persists, it’s a sign that something is definitely wrong. The good news, however, is that neck pain can be relieved through chiropractic care. Dr. Stewart and his team in Lafayette and Millbrae, CA, explain how below.
Understanding the Pain in Your Neck
Your neck is made up of muscles, nerves, ligaments, discs, and more. When you’re experiencing pain, it’s because something – or multiple things – isn’t quite right in these components. Typically, it’s due to a misalignment, herniated disc, muscle tension, or nerve compression.
There are several things that can lead to these issues, including but not limited to:
- Sleeping on your front or without a supportive pillow
- Poor posture
- Repetitive lifting
- Accidents, such as auto collisions or sports injuries
In order to relieve the pain, the underlying issue must be corrected. Keeping the pain away also requires addressing any factors that led to that issue, such as correcting poor posture, as well as any results of the underlying issue, such as muscle tension caused by misalignment.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Chiropractic care involves a holistic approach to wellness, meaning that all injuries and factors are treated. The following are some common techniques combined to relieve pain in the neck.
- Adjustments: These involve using controlled force to restore proper function to vertebra and other joints in the body
- Decompression therapy: This technique involves providing a thorough but gentle stretch to the spinal column, relieving pressure on the nerves and discs.
- Massage therapy: Therapeutic massage breaks up tension in troubled areas, as well as restores range of motion and improves blood flow.
- Electrical stimulation: Electrical stimulation uses small electrical pulses to relieve muscle spasms and stimulate natural healing.
- Therapeutic exercise: Specific movements can stretch and strengthen the neck and shoulders to enhance healing, help correct posture, and more.
Techniques such as these are typically combined with lifestyle adjustments to ensure optimal relief.
If you are suffering from neck pain in the East Bay or the Peninsula regions of Northern California, visit Dr. Stewart for personalized relief. You can schedule an appointment at our Lafayette office at (925) 937-2225 or our Millbrae office at (650) 692-2273.