Neck pain is an incredibly common ailment, with over 30% of Americans afflicted by the condition every year. Although neck pain might go away on its own without treatment, neck pain can lead to other issues when not properly treated. If your neck pain becomes chronic, it can quickly lower your quality of life and your ability to complete day-to-day activities. Fortunately, chiropractic care can help.
At Donnelson Chiropractic Clinic in Nashville, our TN chiropractor can help you find natural relief from neck pain and other musculoskeletal ailments. We'll help determine the cause of your neck pain so you can get the treatment you need and prevent your neck pain from returning.
What Causes Neck Pain?
There are a variety of causes of neck pain that can be due to medical illnesses or trauma to the neck region. Some of the most common causes of neck pain include:
- Muscle strains or sprains
- Poor posture
- Scoliosis, or a misalignment of the spine
- Muscle tension caused by stress
- Muscle inflammation
- Injuries such as whiplash
- Poor sleeping positions
- Pinched nerves
- Herniated discs
- Osteoarthritis
- Overuse injuries
Neck Pain Symptoms
The potential symptoms of neck pain vary with its severity. However, the common neck pain symptoms include stiffness and soreness in your neck or a painful headache that often worsens after turning your head or bending down.
Causes of Neck Pain
Neck pain is characterized as an aching, burning, or stinging sensation in the neck. This pain results from the pressure placed upon the cervical vertebrae by the surrounding muscles, discs, and ligaments. Neck pain can also be due to herniated disc. Certain activities, such as prolonged sitting at a desk or irregular sleeping positions, can also cause muscle strain in your neck.
How Our Chiropractor Treats Neck Pain
Our chiropractor will begin your neck pain treatment by first conducting a physical exam. We might ask you to perform simple movements to determine the extent of your neck pain. Our chiropractor will also ask questions about the nature of your neck pain and may need to conduct imaging tests such as x-rays. This will help us have a complete understanding of the cause of your neck pain and how we can effectively treat it. Your personalized treatment plan for neck pain may include:
- Lifestyle advice such as improving your posture
- Spinal decompression for herniated discs and pinched nerves
- Massage therapy to reduce tension and inflammation of the neck
- Manual adjustments to correct the spine
Visit Us for Natural Neck Pain Relief in Nashville
Our Nashville chiropractor at Donnelson Chiropractic Clinic will help you find much-needed relief from neck pain and other ailments! Call us at (615) 889-1941 today to book your first consultation.