Suffering from neck pain, muscular aches, tension headaches, or having trouble moving your head? Neck pain can be surprisingly simple to treat in many cases.
Chiropractic commonly helps many cases of neck related, musculoskeletal pain. On this page we’ll discuss common causes of neck pain and discuss how chiropractic may help.
Author – Dr. Rosemarie Jabbour (Chiropractor) New World Chiro
Chiropractors are trained to address problems like neck pain. A common question patients ask is “what’s causing my neck pain?” At New World Chiro, we use of a variety of diagnostic techniques to identify the cause of your neck pain. Our treatment recommendations will be based on your diagnosis and we aim to get you out of pain and back on track!
If your spine is out of alignment, your body expends more energy to just keep you upright and balanced. Your pain may therefore be a warning sign that your spine is out of alignment and this may have serious consequences for your overall vitality and health.
Your head should be in a neutral position directly on top of your shoulders, allowing your ears to directly lineup with the middle of your shoulders. Any variation from this ‘norm’ may cause problems. This image shows how your spinal nerves, vertebrae and discs sit together in your neck.
So, what may cause neck pain? There are many causes, some more obvious than others.
Neck pain may be caused by:
According to the Global Burden of Disease 2010 Study, neck pain is ranked 4th highest in terms of disability (as measured by years lived with disability), indicating it is a common condition with significant impact.
As part of a literature review (Vernon et al.) conducted by the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (published March/April 2007) the researchers reviewed nine previously published trials and found:
‘High-quality evidence’ that patients with chronic neck pain showed significant pain-level improvements following spinal manipulation/adjustments.
No trial group was reported as having remained unchanged, and all groups showed positive changes up to 12 weeks post-treatment.
Can chiropractic adjustment help with neck pain?
In some cases, yes.
A chiropractic adjustment is a precise procedure applied to the joints, usually by hand. An adjustment works to improve mobility of the spine and to restore normal range of motion and increase muscle movement. A series of adjustments can help mobilise the spine, allowing for improved ability to twist/turn more naturally and a reduction in pain, stiffness and soreness.
Chiropractic commonly helps in many cases…let’s work together to address your musculoskeletal pain.
The team here at New World Chiro is ready to help you. To book a chiropractic consultation at New World Chiro please phone or email today.
Our clinic commonly helps the following challenges:
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