Neck pain is a very common condition that drives many patients to seek chiropractic care. Treatment planning typically includes four primary goals: 1) Pain Management; 2) Structural Realignment; 3) Functional Restoration; and 4) Maintenance / Prevention. 1) PAIN MANAGEMENT Getting rid of pain is the primary focus of ALL patients in the early stages of a neck injury. If we use
Chronic non-specific neck pain is the most common form of neck pain. The inclusion of the word “non-specific” implies the cause of neck pain is unknown. The term really describes neck pain without an underlying disease or pathology—like an infection or osteoporotic fracture. Thus, chronic non-specific neck pain refers to neck pain arising from postural or mechanical causes of the
We all know what it feels like to have limited neck motion. Most of us have had neck pain at some point in time. It makes doing simple things like backing up a car, rolling over in bed, reading and watching TV difficult-to-impossible. The goal of this article is to review some causes of neck pain and what to do
Neck pain is very common! According to one study, between 10-21% of the population will experience an episode of neck pain each year with a higher incidence rate among office workers. Between 33-65% will recover within one year, but most cases become “chronic, recurrent” meaning neck pain will come and go indefinitely. The more we can learn WHAT to do
Medication and chiropractic are utilized by neck pain sufferers. Everyone doesn’t want to or can take certain medications due to unwanted side effects. For those who aren’t sure, it would be nice if research was available to answer the question posted above. Let’s take a look! PCP Treatment When people have neck pain, they have options as to where they
All healthcare providers may be bias about certain things. If a patient with neck and arm pain presents to a chiropractic clinic, the chiropractor will recommend a non-surgical trial of care as long as “red flags” don’t exist. (“Red flags” are “bad” things like bowel/bladder weakness, rapidly worsening symptoms, and a few others). Frequently, the patient asks, “…should I just
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) develops when the median nerve is pinched at the palm side of the wrist. This feeling causes numbness in the index, third, and thumb-side half of the ring/fourth finger. Since the median nerve passes through the neck, it’s possible that dysfunction in the neck can interfere with the median nerve. This leads to carpal tunnel syndrome-like
When you make an appointment for a chiropractic evaluation for your neck pain, your chiropractor will provide both in-office procedures and self-help approaches. As a “team”, you can manage your neck pain or headache complaint to a satisfying end-point. So, what are some of these procedures? Let’s take a look! Goals During Chiropractic Visit In the office, you can expect
This series (Part 1 and Part 2) has included exercise recommendations to self-manage neck pain, headache, upper back pain, and dizziness. This month’s topic involves enhancing coordination, which may be the most important topic in this three-part series! Coordination-based exercises are important because they stimulate our neuro-motor system and can help restore normal function. We can all relate to the challenge of
Exercises that focus on improving posture, flexibility, strength, and coordination are important for creating a well-rounded cervical rehabilitation program. Our discussion continues this month with stretching and strengthening exercises. STRETCHING Our neck muscles have to hold up our 12-pound (~5.5 kg) head. It’s no wonder why our neck muscles seem to be tight almost all the time. Here are two
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
Woodward Chiropractic & Massage
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