Neck Pain After Auto Accident

One of the main reasons that people seek out chiropractic care is due to neck pain. Neck pain can be a serious issue that can decrease your quality of life. At Dyker Heights Family Chiropractor, in Brooklyn NY, we understand the importance of a healthy neck. Keep reading to find out how we can help with your neck pain.

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How a Chiropractor Helps with Neck Pain

Chiropractic care looks at pain, inflammation, and disease from an entirely different perspective than traditional medicine. Whereas traditional doctors treat the symptoms of the problem, chiropractors understand that to truly heal the body, one must examine the cause of the pain and inflammation and begin healing there.

Neck pain is often a result of inflammation caused by misalignment of the spine, pressure, tension, or stiffness in the muscles and ligaments of the neck. This pressure or inflammation will begin to affect the joints and vertebra of the upper spine in the neck. All of these forces work against each other and eventually cause the body to have an inflammatory response which activated the pain centers.

Using spinal adjustments, a chiropractor can bring these joints back into proper alignment. When they are aligned, the surrounding muscles and ligaments can begin to relax and release. The release signals to the body that everything is alright and the inflammation response is no longer needed. As the inflammation is reduced, the pain response will also subside.

Other Issues With The Neck

Another issue that can cause neck pain is a pinched nerve. Pinched nerves are another example of the body being is misalignment. The cervical vertebra of the neck can move out of alignment due to many reasons. Sudden force on the neck such as whiplash can cause a pinched nerve. Repetitive actions and postures can also cause a pinched nerve. Through spinal manipulation, a chiropractor can move the cervical vertebra back into alignment, thus allowing the pinched nerve to relax.

What To Expect

When you first visit the chiropractor you will be evaluated to determine the underlying cause of your discomfort. Your chiropractor will also discuss your medical history and your overall health to get a good understanding of which forms of treatment will work best for you.

An individualized treatment plan will be created for you based on your condition and your health goals. Chiropractic care focuses on bringing health and wellness to the entire body. Since all of your systems are interconnected, everything from stress levels to diet can affect your treatment.

Neck Pain Treatment in Brooklyn

If you would like to learn more about our chiropractic treatments for neck pain, call Dyker Heights Family Chiropractor in Brooklyn NY at (718) 837-0048 to schedule an appointment.

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