Natural Neck Pain Treatment With Chiropractic Care
Your cervical spine, or neck, contains seven vertebrae that hold up your head. The average weight of the human head is 12 pounds, so that is a lot of pressure for those seven vertebrae. The flexibility of the neck, combined with the weight of the head and the range of motion used by people on a day to day basis, makes the neck very susceptible to accident or injury.
Neck pain can be acute, chronic, and debilitating. Seeking chiropractic care for neck pain allows you to resume work, sports, and other daily activities without constant pain and discomfort. Our chiropractors can provide immediate and lasting neck pain relief without the use of prescription medications or invasive procedures. Dr. Hattaway and his knowledgeable staff at Health For Life Chiropractic offer a variety of natural neck pain treatments in Douglasville, GA, including gentle, pain-free methods.
Causes and Complications of Neck Pain
Many things can cause temporary or chronic neck pain, including poor posture and repetitive stress. Repetitive stress refers to activities that you do over and over that put stress on your cervical spine, such as certain on the job or sports-related activities. Even looking down at your phone or laptop for hours a day puts extra strain on your neck and can lead to neck pain. Other common causes of neck pain are accidents, injury, poor sleep positions, pinched nerves, carrying a heavy bag on your shoulder, whiplash, arthritis, herniated discs, or age-related disc degeneration.
If your neck pain remains untreated, you may experience temporary or long-term complications. You may experience a loss of productivity at work, or an inability to participate in activities you once enjoyed. You are also at increased risk of nerve damage, depression, and weight gain. If you’re concerned that your neck pain has lasted too long and you want to resume your normal life, Dr. Hattaway and his staff at Health For Life Chiropractic can help. Rather than relying on medication or surgery, a doctor of chiropractic like Dr. Hattaway can offer all-natural treatment that addresses the root problem of your neck pain.
Chiropractic Treatment for Neck Pain
Before determining how to treat your neck pain, your chiropractor will do a thorough examination to discover the underlying cause. He will ask you for a patient history that includes the onset of your neck pain, your exact symptoms, how long the pain lasts, and how it is affecting your life. He may also order imaging tests that allow him to see the cervical spine, such as an x-ray or MRI.
Your chiropractor may decide to use a combination of chiropractic care treatments to provide neck pain relief. This may include spinal manipulation, decompression therapy, massage therapy, and physical therapy. He may also suggest exercises or modified activities that you can do at home.
Visit Health For Life Chiropractic for Neck Pain Relief
Dr. Edmond Hattaway, D.C. is a licensed chiropractor with more than 30 years of experience. He can provide safe, effective chiropractic care for your neck pain without the use of medications and surgeries. And since patients who’ve never been to a chiropractor often feel scared, Dr. Hattaway has gentle treatment options to put you at ease while helping you heal.
If you're ready to seek neck pain treatment with Dr. Hattaway and the knowledgeable staff at Health For Life Chiropractic, call us today at (770) 489-0187 or schedule an appointment online.
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