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Houston Chiropractor : Neck Pain
Neck Pain : The Chiropractic Approach
A popular response to neck pain is taking drugs (aspirin, analgesics, pain pills) or treating its symptoms (muscle relaxers, message, hot packs). But neck pain isn’t caused by a lack of aspirin or drugs!
The chiropractic approach to neck pain is to locate its underlying cause. This begins with a complete case history and thorough exam. Special attention is given to the structure and function of the spine and its effect on the nervous system.
- Is the proper spinal curve present?
- Are the nerve openings between each pair of spinal bones free and clear?
- Is the head balanced?
- Are the shoulders level?
These and other considerations are used to create a plan of specific chiropractic adjustments and physical therapy to help improve the motion and position of spinal vertebrae.
Neck Pain Can Disappear With Chiropractic
With improved structure and function, neck pain often diminishes or totally disappears—without addictive drugs or harmful side effects!
One study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that patients who receive chiropractic care reported significant improve in their neck function and a reduction in their neck pain whereas those taking pain-killers did not.
A Common Health Complaint Involving Neck Pain
- Is it hard to look over your shoulder?
- Is there a constant pulling or throbbing pain in your neck?
- Do you notice a “grinding” sound as you turn your head?
