Neck Pain Articles

Chiropractic Management of Neck Pain (Part 1)

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

Help for Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain Patients

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 Causes and Treatment

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

Neck Pain Prevention Tips

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

What’s Better for Neck Pain, Medication or Chiropractic?

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

Surgery for Neck and Arm Pain?

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

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Neck Pain – The Great Mystery!

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

Neck Pain – Management Strategies

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!

Neck Pain – The MOST Important Exercises (Part 3)

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

Neck Pain – The MOST Important Exercises (Part 2)

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