What Can Cause Neck Pain?
Neck pain can be acute or chronic. It can develop suddenly from a car accident, a condition known as whiplash, or an injury. It can also develop gradually, caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, poor posture, and age-related musculoskeletal changes.
Why You Need to Seek Help for Neck Pain
If neck pain goes untreated, it can interfere with daily activities such as driving, working, or even bathing. Your quality of life may be severely impacted. You may also develop headaches, facial pain, and other conditions.
Home Treatments for Mild Neck Pain
You may get some relief from mild neck pain by trying a few simple remedies like these:
- Applying ice and heat to your neck for 15 minutes several times each day
- Resting and relaxing your neck
- Taking over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medications
- Wearing a soft neck collar to support your neck and head
You should also try simple neck exercises to reduce stiffness and increase flexibility. You can:
- Gently tilt your head from side to side
- Roll your shoulders
- Gently rotate your neck in both directions
- Gently bend your neck toward your chest
When to Visit a Chiropractor for Neck Pain Treatment
You need to visit a chiropractor if you have neck pain that is:
- Not improving from home therapies
- Becoming more frequent or severe
- Interfering with your daily life
Chiropractic Treatments for Neck Pain
There are several effective treatment options for neck pain your chiropractor may recommend, including:
- Manipulation, using gentle pressure applied to affected areas to help realign structures
- Therapeutic massage, using gentle movements and pressure to relax muscles, tendons, and ligaments
- Electrical stimulation, using slight electrical pulses to affected areas to relax muscles
Want To Know More About Neck Pain Treatment?
Talk with an expert to discover more about the causes and treatment of neck pain and how your chiropractor can help. Call Dr. Jeffrey Kintish at Kintish Chiropractic Office in Beverly, MA, at (978) 922-0127. Dr. Jeffrey Kintish has been in solo practice for almost 40 years.