CHIROPRACTIC RELIEF FOR NECK PAIN IN SAN MATEO

Neck pain is a prevalent type of musculoskeletal pain. Approximately 30% of adults in the United States experience some level of discomfort in their neck at any given time during the year. However, while neck issues in the cervical spine are common, they are also treatable.

Neck discomfort can range from mild to severe, and if left untreated, it can seriously affect your range of motion and quality of life. Sometimes, it’s mildly annoying, but in the worst cases, it can become debilitating.

If you’re experiencing dull, aching pain in your neck, shooting pain in your shoulders, or a stiff neck of any severity, we can work with you to determine what’s causing those discomforts. We use various chiropractic techniques and muscle massage therapies to improve motion in your joints and anything out of balance. Ultimately, you can expect from working with our chiropractor for neck pain relief to achieve optimal health and spinal alignment so you can get back to being pain-free.

COMMON CAUSES OF NECK AND SHOULDER PAIN

Tight muscles and tendons and irritated joints and ligaments in the neck can lead to inflammation, which can result in stiffness or varying degrees of pain.

If your neck discomfort is minor, it may go away on its own within a day or two. All you may need to do is take some over-the-counter pain medication and get some rest.

If your neck pain is severe and your shoulders are aching and painful, or if it continues for longer than a few days, you should take care of it as soon as possible so you can regain your quality of life.

A painful neck and the soreness that persists are commonly caused by:

• awkward or uncomfortable sleeping positions

• poor posture

• sitting at a desk for long periods

• injuries during sports or exercise activities

• whiplash from car accidents

• disc herniation

• bulging disc

• disc degeneration

• Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)

Working with a chiropractor for neck pain can be a long-term solution to the root causes of your neck and shoulder pain.

COMMON SYMPTOMS WHEN YOU HAVE PAIN IN THE NECK

Common symptoms of neck pain and discomfort include:

• tightness of the neck muscles

• decreased range of motion

• sharp or stabbing pain

• soreness or tenderness to the touch

• pain that radiates from the neck to the shoulders down into the arms or fingers

• headaches

SHOULD I SEE A MEDICAL DOCTOR OR A CHIROPRACTOR FOR NECK PAIN RELIEF?

Our chiropractor at High Amplitude Health in San Mateo is the ideal choice if you need a medical professional to address the pain in your cervical spine and shoulders. This is because chiropractors are specifically trained to use spinal manipulation, soft-tissue massage, and chiropractic neck adjustments to the cervical spine region using hands-on methods to treat misaligned vertebrae, muscle stiffness, pinched nerves, and chronic aches and pains.

When you choose to consult a chiropractor, you are getting someone who is a highly trained medical practitioner. Your chiropractor makes safe and pain-relieving spinal adjustments that can help eliminate neck stiffness and aching muscles.

HOW DO CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS PROVIDE NECK PAIN RELIEF?

Chiropractic spinal adjustments relieve cervical (neck) aches, muscle tension, and muscle stiffness and prevent them from returning. The benefits of professional chiropractic care include:

• reduced neck pain and relief of neck tension

• decreased inflammation of the neck muscles and joints

• Increased range of motion of the cervical spine

• decreased tension and muscle tightness

• Enhanced flexibility

• improved nervous system function

• Elevated quality of life

CAN A CHIROPRACTOR FIX MY STIFF NECK?

Sometimes, you may wake up with a stiff neck after sleeping in an uncomfortable position or working at your computer for an extended period the previous day. In many cases, you may feel better in a day or two. But sometimes, that stiff neck can turn into a long-lasting annoyance.

A stiff neck may indicate an underlying problem that can be improved with proper chiropractic care. Specific stretches, spinal adjustments, and exercises can help eliminate tension or a stiff neck by correcting misalignments and strengthening and stabilizing the muscles and joints around the cervical spine. A chiropractor is trained to determine what is causing your pain and treat your condition.