Neck Pain aka (cervical) pain is one of the most common treatments I deal with as a chiropractor here in Plano, TX. More and more people are utilizing the services of chiropractors for neck and back pain because we offer gentle, but effective therapy which addresses the mechanical (how the spine moves) and neurological (nerve-related) causes of various pain conditions associated with the neck and back.
Why You should consider a Chiropractor
As an experienced chiropractor, I've spent countless hours of learning about neck pain conditions through my formal education at Parker College of Chiropractic here in Dallas, TX., along with investing a tremendous amount time on continual education and hands on training to keep current on the latest and most effective techniques for diagnosing and treating the different types of neck conditions. You wouldn't ask your family doctor to perform heart surgery, nor would you ask them to diagnose your neck problems.
Chiropractic care is a specialty that focuses on you as the "whole person". We don't focus solely on your neck pain; we also look at your lifestyle, nutrition, stress management, and other health factors to determine all the possible causes of why your neck hurts. A combination of any of these can add to your pain, so as Doctors we address all the issues to help alleviate and relieve your pain. The following are some of the more common conditions I see when treating neck pain.
Chiropractic Care Works on These Neck Conditions
- Whiplash injuries
- Chronic neck pain (in various forms)
- Non surgical cervical disc injury
- Neck sprain injuries
- Spinal joint restriction
- Facet joint sprain
- Degenerative joint condition of the neck
Chiropractic Treatment Approaches for Neck Pain
Once I've completed my exam I can prescribe a specific treatment regimen for those conditions. Your neck pain can be treated with any combination of spinal manipulation (adjustments), manual therapy, and various chiropractic instruments that help speed your healing.
The phrase spinal manipulation might sound painful, but in reality it is one of the most effective non-painful treatments I use for neck pain and back pain. A misaligned spine restricts spinal motion and when that happens, it can cause the pain you feel from your neck down to your lower back. Use of spinal adjustments will return your spine back to normal, helping muscles relax and the pain resolved.
Beyond spinal manipulation, there are various forms of manual therapy and specialized equipment and instruments I use to treat the wide range of neck conditions I listed above.
Forms of Manual Therapy
- trigger point therapy
- manual joint stretching and resistance techniques
- therapeutic massage
- instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy
Along with spinal manipulation and manual therapy, I may use different instruments to treat muscle soreness and inflammation. These electronic devices are used to relax the muscles. You may already have heard these terms before, but here are (3) devices I use quite a bit.
- Ultrasound
- Inferential electrical stimulation
- Cold Laser Therapy
I don't consider prescribing any treatment program without also recommending different therapeutic exercises my patients can do at home, both while I'm treating them and afterwards to make sure they prevent a recurrence of this from happening again.
Prevention is imperative to anyone who wants to enjoy long-term health, and as your chiropractor I strongly emphasize it. If you can learn how to prevent neck pain and back pain by using sound mechanics, proper balance, and good posture, you'll be doing your body a favor that will last for years to come.
If you would like to learn more about these treatments, please contact my office for a free consultation. We treat patients from Plano, Dallas, Addison, Frisco, and all over the metroplex. You can reach us on our website: www.premierhealthclinic.net or call us directly at 972-713-9355. I thank you and your back will thank you. Dr. H. Khayal, DC.
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