Reducing symptoms-correcting the cause

A popular response to neck pain is taking drugs to cover up the problems (aspirin, analgesics, pain pills) or treating its symptoms (muscle relaxers, massage, hot packs).

But neck pain is only be relieved by aspirin or drugs it isn’t caused by lack of it!

The chiropractic approach to neck pain is to locate an 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 affect 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 to help improve the motion and position of spinal vertebrae.

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 received chiropractic care reported significant improvement in their neck function and a reduction in their neck pain whereas those taking pain-killers did not.

Along with chiropractic care, medical care helps to relieve symptoms using pain medication as well as invasive treatment.

A common health complaint

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? Contract a Doctor of Chiropractic for a thorough history and examination.