Neck Pain Relief

Neck pain relief and treatment may vary according to how serious the condition is.

Neck Pain Relief – Brisbane

In Australia, people spend a lot of time driving, sitting down at their office stations and working on computers—it is no wonder that neck pain is such a common condition that people complain about when they see their chiropractors.

There are Many Factors that Cause Neck Pain

  • Trauma caused by sudden movement of the head that may have been brought about by an accident or a sports injury
  • Wear and tear on the neck that happens from years of stress and trauma
  • Repetitive strain, which is common among office workers, may cause a feeling of tightness or discomfort on the neck
  • Poor posture can contribute to spinal pain and, eventually, neck pain
  • Serious conditions such as slipped disc, brittle bones, scoliosis and even meningitis

As common as neck pain is, it’s important that you seek help when you feel your neck pain is no longer tolerable or has gone on for some time. This may be a sign that the condition is more serious than you thought it was. Some of the symptoms that you need to watch out for are headaches that accompany neck pain, vomiting, reduced power in the leg and arm muscles, or when your vision, hearing or balance is affected.

Chiropractic Care and Neck Pain Treatment

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A Chiropractor would refer to it as an adjustment rather than neck pain treatment. Adjustments can address acute neck pain conditions related to cervical sprain injury, facet joint sprain, whiplash sprain injury, degenerative joint syndrome of the neck, chronic neck pain, spinal joint restriction syndromes and acute torticollis and stiff neck.

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The chiropractor may also perform hot and cold therapy to the area in pain. Ice therapy has been found to reduce inflammation, while hot therapy, via ultrasound, helps increase the circulation on the same area, reducing pain, swelling, and muscle tension.

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Part of chiropractic neck pain care is spinal manipulation, flexion-distraction technique and instrument-assisted manipulation. Your chiropractor may also perform manual therapy for injured tissues such as trigger point therapy, manual joint stretching and resistance technique, therapeutic massage and instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy.

Because chiropractic neck pain care is a wholistic practice, your chiropractor may also recommend some changes in your nutrition, lifestyle, exercise and stress management as all of these may contribute to acute neck pain.

For further information about neck pain relief and care in Brisbane please contact Nicholas Armitage at Hawthorne Chiropractic.