What Is Causing Your Neck Pain, and Should You Visit a Chiropractor?
If you have severe or chronic neck pain that worsens or isn’t getting better with rest and over-the-counter pain medication, you may have an underlying neck injury or spinal issue. At Pontious Chiropractic, Dr. Jess Pontious can do a thorough examination to determine what is causing your neck pain in Danville, CA, and help you find lasting relief through chiropractic care.
Common Causes of Neck Pain and Stiffness
The most common causes of neck pain and stiffness in adults are:
- Whiplash
- Repetitive stress or overuse
- Poor posture
- Poor form when exercising or playing sports
- Work-related stress or injury
- Spinal misalignment
- Muscle sprain or strain
- Ligament or tendon tear
- Arthritis or joint damage
- Age-related disc degeneration
- Herniated cervical disc
- Osteoarthritis
Signs You Should Visit a Chiropractor for Neck Pain
Whenever you have chronic or severe pain that lasts a week or more without getting better, you should visit a professional for an examination. Some of the signs you should make an appointment with Dr. Pontious for neck pain includes pain that:
- Worsens rather than gets better, even after rest, ice or heat therapy, and pain medication
- Interferes with your daily routine
- Is accompanied by neck stiffness, loss of range of motion, or trouble moving your head or neck
- Is accompanied by nerve pain, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness in the shoulder or arm, or a pins and needles feeling in the shoulder, upper back, or arm
- Is accompanied by headaches or migraines, jaw pain or stiffness, vision changes, or tinnitus
Most Effective Chiropractic Neck Pain Treatment Options
Chiropractic therapies are all-natural and non-invasive. Dr. Pontious will design a chiropractic rehabilitation program that accelerates healing and recovery of injury, relieves pain, restores range of motion in the neck, and alleviates spinal misalignment or dysfunction. He may combine multiple chiropractic therapies for best results. The most effective chiropractic therapies for neck pain are:
- Cervical adjustments
- Activator technique
- Cold laser therapy
- Shockwave therapy
- Therapeutic exercises and stretches
- Motorized traction therapy
Find Lasting Relief From Neck Pain
At Pontious Chiropractic, Dr. Pontious and our team can help you find lasting relief from neck pain, stiffness, and other symptoms. We offer in-depth chiropractic examinations and consultations, during which we will assess your symptoms, ask you questions about any recent accidents or injuries, discuss your lifestyle and job duties, and go over your medical history. We will then perform diagnostic testing, such as an x-ray, MRI, or CT scan to find the root cause of your neck pain or to confirm our diagnosis. To learn more about your options for neck pain treatment in Danville, CA, call us now to schedule an appointment.
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