Back and neck chiropractic treatment shows positive results in decreasing pain levels and addressing the condition causing the pain. Read more to learn about what causes back and neck pain and how chiropractic can help.
What causes back and neck pain?
Pain in your back and neck most often comes from the same types of conditions. The most typical causes of back and neck pain that require treatment are:
- Injury from accidents such as auto accidents, slip and fall, sports injury
- Aging
- Spinal stenosis
- Herniated disc
- Poor posture
- Obesity
- Weak abdominal muscles
Chiropractic and injury rehab treatment focuses on relieving pain resulting from these conditions. Sometimes pain from these conditions can be treated at home, but to avoid furthering the condition, see a chiropractor for individualized treatment.
When should you seek back and neck chiropractic treatment?
There are a few at-home remedies to address your back and neck pain. However, you should see a chiropractor for treatment for the following reasons:
- Pain or stiffness does not get better after a couple days
- Pain started after an auto accident
- You cannot turn your head without pain
- You use medication to relieve pain
- Pain has spread to other parts of your body
If your pain has reached these levels, chiropractic may be one of the only options. Chiropractors and injury rehab specialists evaluate and correct misalignments of the body and back and neck pain so they do not progress into a chronic condition.
How does chiropractic help with back and neck pain?
Chiropractors and injury rehab specialists are trained in using spinal manipulation and adjustments to combat and relieve symptoms associated with back and neck pain. Spinal manipulation treats pain through a controlled force to the spine–chiropractors use either their hands or a device to apply this force. An adjustment is the specific goal reached through spinal manipulation. Regular and routine adjustments benefit your overall health along with any specific pain.
Grennan Chiropractic Injury Rehab specializes in the treatment of back and neck pain resulting from a number of conditions, especially auto accidents. Schedule an appointment with us today!