Neck Pain
Some common causes of neck pain that chiropractic can address include:
Poor Posture: Bad posture such as slouching or forward head posture can strain the muscles and joints in the neck leading to pain and discomfort. We can help correct postural imbalances and provide guidance on maintaining proper posture to alleviate neck pain.
Muscle Strains and Sprains: Overuse, sudden movements or trauma can result in muscle strains or sprains in the neck. Techniques like soft tissue therapy, chiropractic adjustments, and rehabilitative exercises aim to reduce inflammation, restore muscle balance, and promote healing.
Whiplash Injuries: Whiplash occurs when the neck experiences a sudden jolt commonly seen in car accidents or sports injuries. By utilizing gentle spinal adjustments/mobilizations, soft tissue therapy, and rehabilitative exercises we aim to alleviate pain and restore mobility.
Herniated Discs: A herniated disc in the cervical spine can cause neck pain as well as radiating pain, tingling, or numbness in the arms. Spinal mobilizations, soft tissue therapy, exercises and other non-invasive techniques may be used to relieve pressure on the affected disc, reduce symptoms, and promote healing.
Joint Dysfunction: Dysfunction of the joints in the neck can cause pain and restricted movement. Targeted adjustments to restore movement in the cervical joints, improve joint mobility, and alleviate neck pain.
Degenerative Conditions: Conditions such as osteoarthritis or degenerative disc disease can contribute to neck pain. Conservative management can be used to reduce pain and improve joint function through gentle spinal mobilizations/adjustments, rehabilitative exercises, and lifestyle modifications.
Treatment should be aimed at addressing the underlying causes rather than just managing the symptoms. Improving joint function, reducing muscle tension, and enhancing overall spinal health is the goal to alleviate neck pain and promote long-term well-being.
Headaches
Headaches can have various causes, and chiropractic care can effectively treat several types of headaches. Here are some common types of headaches and how chiropractic can help:
Tension Headaches: Tension headaches are often caused by muscle tension and stress in the neck and upper back. Chiropractors can address the underlying muscular imbalances and joint dysfunctions through spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy and posture correction techniques. By reducing tension and improving spinal function, chiropractic care may alleviate tension headaches.
Migraines: Migraines are intense headaches often accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, and visual disturbances. While the exact cause of migraines is not fully understood, chiropractic care can help manage migraines by addressing potential triggers such as joint dysfunctions, muscle tension. Chiropractors can provide spinal adjustments, lifestyle recommendations, and dietary advice to help reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines.
Cervicogenic Headaches: Cervicogenic headaches originate from disorders or dysfunction in the cervical spine (neck). Chiropractors specialize in diagnosing and treating these types of headaches by addressing the underlying neck issues. Through spinal adjustments, mobilizations, and rehabilitative exercises, they can relieve pain and restore proper function to the neck, thereby alleviating cervicogenic headaches.
Cluster Headaches: Cluster headaches are intense and recurring headaches that typically occur in cycles. While the exact cause is unknown, chiropractic care may be beneficial in managing cluster headaches by improving overall spinal health, reducing tension in the neck and upper back, and providing lifestyle recommendations to minimize triggers and support headache management.
Sinus Headaches: Sinus headaches are often associated with sinus congestion and inflammation. While chiropractic care cannot directly treat sinus issues, it can help relieve associated neck and muscle tension that may is often associated with sinus headaches.