Neck pain can sideline you from work, sports and everyday activities. It can make tasks you normally take for granted difficult or even impossible. When the neck is in good health and functioning optimally, we hardly think of it. However, when it is injured or out of alignment, this can make life much more difficult.
Temecula Chiropractor Offers Specialized Chiropractic Treatment For Neck Pain
Fortunately, your Temecula chiropractor offers expert chiropractic treatment for neck pain as well as back pain, spinal misalignments and related issues of the extremities.
The neck, which is also the cervical (upper) spine, contains seven small vertebrae that start at the base of the skull. In addition to supporting the weight of the head, these vertebrae also allow you to turn your head in just about every direction.
While this mobility allows for tremendous flexibility of movement, it makes this area susceptible to injury and neck pain. Some of the most common causes of neck injury and pain include:
• Poor posture
• Bad ergonomics
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Repetitive movements
• Slip and fall
• Whiplash or other auto accident injury
• Blow to the head or neck
• Fatigue
• Osteoarthritis
• The normal aging process
Whiplash and Neck Pain
Whiplash is one of the most common causes of neck pain and it is the most common auto accident injury your Temecula chiropractic office sees. The sudden whipping of the head and neck forward and then backward due to the seatbelt harness causes injury to the muscles, tendons and other soft tissues around the neck vertebrae. It can rupture the discs between them and cause irritation to the nerves of the spinal cord. Soft tissue and disc injuries are common sources of neck pain from whiplash and other injuries to the neck.
Whether acute or gradual, neck injuries and neck pain diminish quality of life substantially. Even slight movements can result in discomfort and pain, which results in a substantial reduction in quality of life.
Fortunately, your Temecula chiropractor can assist you in getting effective, non-invasive relief from neck pain. Your initial exam will include a series of questions to determine the exact cause and nature of your neck injury and pain. Curvature and alignment of the spine will be assessed so that an appropriate course of treatment can be determined and administered. Diagnostic testing such as radiographs, MRI, CT, or CAT scans may be used for more in depth insights into what went wrong.
Some of the most effective treatments for neck pain that can be utilized by your Temecula chiropractor include:
• Spinal manipulation
• Focused adjustment
• Upper cervical work
These techniques can be augmented with massage therapy, physical therapy and specialized exercises to facilitate deep healing.
Additional techniques that your Temecula chiropractor offers include Palmer, Activator, Thompson Drop Table, Omni, Diversify, Torque Release and Non-Force Child Adjustments.
Temecula chiropractic clinic Shaw Chiropractic places an emphasis on getting to the root cause of an injury and addressing it from that perspective. In this way, pain relief and healing can come from a deep and lasting level. Call today for your appointment with Dr. Earl Shaw D.C. to get relief from neck pain as well as chiropractic treatment for issues of the back and spine.