NECK PAIN TREATMENT
Chiropractor For Neck Pain & Stiffness in Boca Raton, Florida
Are you suffering from pain or stiffness in your neck?
Chiropractic care may be able to help.
What are the causes of neck pain?
Neck pain has a variety of causes, though the most common reason for neck pain is a muscle strain as a result of poor posture or sudden/abrupt movements such as whiplash as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Worn joints, diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, and nerve compression can also result in pain or stiffness in the neck.
While the causes of neck pain are sometimes unavoidable, specialists agree that there are methods, such as Chiropractic, to treat and prevent neck injuries that don't require surgery.
What are the ways to prevent neck pain?
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Proper posture when sitting and standing.
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If you smoke, quit!
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Light stretching and exercise to build up strength in the muscles in the neck.
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Sleeping flat on your back.
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Visiting a chiropractor regularly.
What are the ways to treat neck pain?
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Ice and heat therapy.
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Rest.
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Neck braces.
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Chiropractic care.
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Acupuncture.
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Anti-Inflammatory medicine.
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Surgery (this should always be a last resort)
Should you visit a Chiropractor for Neck Pain?
You should! While some severe cases may require more intrusive means of care such as surgery, Chiropractic is the most common method for natural treatment for neck pain. Those who seek help from a Chiropractor for their neck pain report reduced pain and stiffness, and better mobility after their first adjustment.
At Specific Chiropractic of Boca Raton, Florida, we take a holistic approach to the treatment of neck. While many assume that the root cause of their neck pain or strain is an acute injury to the neck, many times the cause of the pain lies in a misalignment in the upper cervical spine that causes your vertebrae to shift the alignment of your spinal cord. We correct this misalignment with gentle, precise adjustments that result in overall better spinal health.