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Get Relief with Chiropractic Adjustments.

Neck pain is a very common musculoskeletal condition, and is said to affect nearly 15% of adults at some point in their lives. Most of the time, it tends to clear off on its own in a few days and is not considered serious. However, in the event that it persists for a few days or more, it can be quite debilitating, and a pain in the neck, or head, or even your arms… quite literally!

There could be many reasons for neck pain, such as:

1) Poor posture related stress
2) Injury / trauma due to an accident / fall / impact
3) Wear and tear due to underlying arthritis / osteoporosis
4) Spinal Stenosis
5) Degenerative Disc Disease, and more

What types of neck pain can chiropractors help with?

Chiropractic adjustments are usually the first line of treatment for most types of neck pain, as they offer a non-surgical and drug-free approach for pain relief. Using physical spinal adjustments or instruments, chiropractors can correct misalignment or joint restrictions in the spine, which further help towards improving spinal mobility and function.

• Whiplash
• Cervical Sprain Injuries
• Facet Joint Sprain
• Cervical Intervertebral Disc Injuries
• Degeneration of Facet Joints

What can you expect at your chiropractic appointment?

Your first visit will entail undergoing a thorough examination to help the chiropractor diagnose the root cause of your neck pain. This examination will also look at your past medical history, posture and any areas of restricted movement, to better understand your current body mechanics. If need be, you might also be asked to take some imaging tests like X-Rays and MRIs. Based on the understanding and diagnosis through all of this, your chiropractor will then prepare a customized treatment plan for you.

While pain and symptoms are very important, Chiropractors will also look at your complete spinal health, as there could be other interconnected regions that might also be affected.

Different Chiropractic Treatments for Neck Pain

Based on your diagnosis, your treatment plan could include a combination of manual therapy, spinal manipulation and other techniques. These can include any one or a combination of the following:

• Soft Tissue Therapy, assisted by instruments
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Therapeutic Massage
• Instrument Assisted Manipulation
• Flexion-Distraction Technique
• Exercise and strengthening advice
• Your chiropractor will explain the treatment plan, and the results that you can expect before you commence your treatment.

Wellbeing has a team of experienced and professional chiropractors across multiple locations, with one thing in common – a commitment to take you towards wellbeing, and a better quality of life.