Your neck is a part of the spine and neck pain is a sign that you have a spinal problem. Not only can a chiropractor provide pain treatment, but they can find and treat the root cause of your neck pain. Dr. Sheps is a chiropractor in Los Angeles that can help manage your neck pain.
What Can Cause Neck Pain?
The neck supports the head, which weighs around 12 pounds on average. This puts the neck at increased risk of injuries and other conditions that cause symptoms like pain and stiffness. Common causes of neck pain include:
- Injuries like whiplash
- Strained or overused muscles
- Deteriorated joints
- Compressed nerves
- Bone spurs
- Herniated discs
- Arthritis
- Poor posture
Chiropractic care can address all of these issues. It's an excellent way to relieve neck pain and help with the other symptoms you may be experiencing, such as chronic headaches or a limited range of motion.
When To See a Chiropractor for Neck Pain
Pain is a signal that there's something wrong with your body. That's why you shouldn't hesitate to see a chiropractor if you have neck pain, even if you haven't had the pain for a very long. Addressing your symptoms early can keep the issue from becoming worse. Fast treatment can also speed up your recovery process. You should especially seek treatment as soon as possible if your symptoms are interfering with your daily activities.
How Chiropractors Treat Neck Pain
The neck is a part of the spine, which is why spinal manipulation is typically a part of neck pain treatment. It involves making adjustments that correct alignment issues and joint motion in the spine. Our chiropractor will typically make gentle, targeted thrusts to the parts of your spine that need treatment.
Spinal manipulation can reduce inflammation and relieve stiffness in the neck muscles, which can ease pain and reduce the frequency of symptoms like headaches. In addition to manual adjustments, chiropractors may also use instruments to manipulate and re-align the spine more effectively.
While adjustments play a major role in chiropractic treatment, we may also include other therapies in a patient's treatment plan. Since posture issues are a common cause of neck pain, our chiropractor may work on correcting a patient's posture. Other treatments used for neck pain include soft tissue therapy and therapeutic stretches and strengthening exercises.
Get Pain Treatment from Our Chiropractor in Los Angeles, CA
Don't wait to seek treatment if you're dealing with neck pain. Dr. Sheps can create a personalized treatment plan that will ease your pain and improve the way your body functions. To schedule an appointment, call our team today at (310) 873-4422 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.
