Neck pain refers to the discomfort or pain that may occur when the structural components of the neck (muscles, bones, nerves, ligaments, joints, and tendons) become injured or misaligned. If you work or live in the greater Kingston or Hanover areas, Dr. Thurston at East Coast Spine and Sport offers various chiropractic care and noninvasive treatments to alleviate intermittent or chronic neck pain.
Common Causes of Neck Pain
The neck is a complex structure that makes it vulnerable to injury or misalignment but receptive to treatments offered by a chiropractor. Neck pain is somewhat inescapable, as even someone who sleeps awkwardly can wake up with a painfully stiff neck. The causes of neck pain can vary and include the following:
1. An Injury: Any traumatic incident, such as slipping and falling or being involved in a car collision (i.e., whiplash), may cause chronic neck pain.
2. Bulging Discs: The discs that separate the spine's vertebrae can bulge, herniate, or move out of place. The result can be a pinched nerve that creates chronic neck pain.
3. A Pulled Muscle: Pulling a muscle ranks among the most common causes of neck pain. This can happen from a repetitive motion injury or years of poor ergonomics when standing, reading, or working on any electronic screen.
4. Arthritis: This medical disorder, where the body's joints become stiff and inflamed, typically responds well to chiropractic adjustments, which can help with pain reduction and increased mobility. Arthritis affects the joints and includes osteoarthritis (a natural wear-and-tear/aging process) or an autoimmune condition known as rheumatoid arthritis.
5. A Pinched Neck Nerve: A pinched nerve can cause severe chronic pain and numbness that can travel down one or both arms.
6. Osteoporosis: Someone afflicted with osteoporosis has bones that become weak and brittle, increasing the chances of a bone fracture and other complications.
7. Tumors: While considered rare, an undiagnosed benign tumor may cause neck pain.
Chiropractic Care & Neck Pain Treatment Options
The following is a list of the chiropractic care options a chiropractor uses to treat neck pain, stiffness, and discomfort:
- Chiropractic Adjustments - Spinal Manipulation
- Cervical Decompression
- Nutrition/Lifestyle Management Guidance
- Stretching and Strengthening
- E-Stim
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Therapeutic Massage or Ultrasound
- Trigger Point Therapy, and more
Contact Our Chiropractor for Neck Pain Relief
Do you or someone you know suffer from neck pain that disrupts your daily routine? For additional information, contact Dr. Thurston at East Coast Spine and Sport, with two convenient locations in Kingston and Hanover, MA. We can be reached at 781-336-9341 or online.