Neck pain is one of the leading causes of disability in the world. Often a result of restricted joints in the neck, neck pain is second only to lower back pain as a cause of lost workdays. Additionally, neck pain often limits your ability to do the things you love, with the people you love—exercise, playing with kids, sports, and other hobbies.

Your neck is made up of seven bones stacked on top of each other with a soft "disc" between each segment to allow for flexibility. Normally, each joint in your neck should move freely and independently.

Neck pain can develop in several ways, including accidents/injuries, repetitive strains, or poor posture. Restricted joints within the neck can give rise to severe discomfort stemming from swelling and inflammation, which triggers muscular guarding leading to more restriction.

Joint restrictions most commonly cause local tenderness and discomfort. You may notice that your range of motion is limited. Moving your head and neck may increase your discomfort. Pain from restricted joints often trickles down to your shoulders and upper back. Headaches, light-headedness, and/or jaw problems may result from joint restrictions in your upper neck. Long-standing restrictions are thought to result in arthritis.

Fortunately, chiropractic care has been shown to be the safest and most effective treatment for neck pain. Our office offers several tools to help ease your pain.

Our office offers a combination of manual therapy and therapeutic exercise to help get you back doing the things you love pain free.