How to Relieve Neck Pain with a Chiropractor

If you have neck pain, the discomfort can reduce your range of motion and affect your quality of life. Along with that, the pain can become chronic when it is left untreated. At Premier Chiropractic & Wellness in Manhattan, we provide various treatments to reduce your aches and help you heal.

Understanding Neck Pain

Your neck has a complex structure that consists of muscles, joints, discs, nerves, and ligaments, which support the head. If these components become injured from poor posture or accidents, inflammation and pain can occur. In addition, you can also experience stiffness, soreness, and headaches.

Common Causes of Neck Pain

Neck pain can develop from a variety of causes. Some of these causes include:

• Whiplash: Sudden back-and-forth neck movements can overstretch the ligaments and lead to inflammation.
• Herniated Discs: Heavy lifting or twisting can cause discs to leak and press on the nerves.
• Pinched Nerves: If you have misalignments or strained muscles, they can compress the nerves.
• Muscle Strains: Overuse and repetitive motions lead to tight and sore muscles.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care can be highly effective for neck pain. We may use gentle chiropractic adjustments to treat any damaged tissues that might be causing chronic neck pain and headaches. Some benefits of chiropractic care include the following:

• Improved Alignment: Treatment can reposition the vertebrae, which takes the pressure off of pinched nerves and discs.
• Increased Mobility: Our chiropractor can manipulate the joints and muscles to improve your flexibility and range of motion. Joint and muscle manipulation improves flexibility and range of motion.
• Muscle Relaxation: We utilize gentle techniques that are designed to loosen any tense and strained muscles.

Our Approach

When you visit us, we will perform a comprehensive exam and take X-rays to determine the root cause of your neck pain. Afterward, our chiropractor will develop a customized treatment plan, which may include chiropractic adjustments and complementary therapies. If you have whiplash, we will realign the vertebrae and help relax any inflamed ligaments. For those with muscle strain, we can teach you strengthening exercises and combine them with massage therapy. While you may feel relief after your first session, you might need additional appointments to recover fully.