Neck pain can be caused by a number of things. It may stem from muscle problems or issues with your vertebrae. By seeking help from a chiropractor, you can tap into the range of treatments available to address the different causes of pain in your neck. You may need chiropractic adjustments, functional medicine, CBD oil, physical therapy, or another type of treatment. A chiropractor can offer all these methods for easing neck issues.
Possible Causes of Neck Pain
Your primary care physician might not be able to address all of the causes of neck pain. For instance, neck pain may happen from the following:
- Whiplash from a car accident
- Degenerative disc disorder
- Aging
- Osteoporosis
- Spinal stenosis
- Poor posture (text neck)
First, whiplash happens when you experience a sudden change in direction or stop, as can occur in a car accident. Muscles in your neck tighten and become stiff. A chiropractor may help through gentle manipulation of the neck joints, known as chiropractic adjustments, to loosen muscles and recover range of motion.
For those with degenerative disc disorder, the vertebrae in the neck gradually wear down, pinching nerves or causing discs to bulge. These issues may cause problems such as pain and tingling that extend from the neck through to the arms.
Aging can lead to degenerative disc problems, spinal stenosis, and osteoporosis, all of which can cause neck pain.
Osteoporosis happens when the bones in the neck thin and wear down. This condition may cause pain and a decrease in posture.
Spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal narrows, pinching the nerves or the spinal cord in the neck, leading to serious pain and occasionally tingling.
Poor posture, such as having your neck hung over your phone while texting or using the computer, can also cause neck pain from overexerting the muscles.
These are not the only causes of neck pain. Other chronic conditions may also contribute to pain throughout the body and in the neck. By working with a chiropractor, you might find a treatment plan that works for the cause of your pain and your lifestyle.
Chiropractic Neck Pain Relief
When you visit a chiropractor for relief from your pain, the doctor may consider several treatment options. For example, if you have misaligned vertebrae or bulging discs, you may benefit from a chiropractic adjustment. One type of treatment, the Diversified Technique, may help inwardly curved necks.
Another way that you could get chiropractic neck pain relief is through functional medicine treatment. This type of care takes a holistic approach to treating your body. Therefore, while you may have neck pain, you could need total body care for relief. With functional medicine, you become part of the treatment. It also addresses ways to restore and prevent future harm.
In addition to physical treatments, you may benefit from chiropractic CBD oil for its pain-relieving properties. Our formula uses hemp as the basis, so the psychotic compound in marijuana is not present, making it legal and safe. For neck pain, our CBD oil may ease pain, help the nervous system prevent damage, and reduce inflammation.
Since many types of chiropractic treatment require multiple sessions to attain relief, we offer house calls to our patients. This helps you get relief with less impact on your life.
Connect with Back to You in Silver Spring for Help with Neck Pain
You don’t have to live with constant neck pain. Contact us at Back to You by calling 301.755.1997. You can also fill out our contact form to have us connect with you at a convenient time. By setting up a visit with our chiropractor in Silver Spring, you may be able to finally get the relief you need from your neck pain.
