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Chiropractic Treatment Options for Chronic Neck Pain
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Chiropractic therapy has been used for several decades to treat back pain and intermittent pain in the joints, and studies show that chiropractic therapy can also be beneficial to these who are suffering from chronic neck pain.
A study published in the February 2006 issue of the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT) reports that patients suffering from chronic neck pain can enjoy a number of benefits from chiropractic therapy.
People who had endured continuous neck pain for at least three months participated in this study, and a follow up assessment after chiropractic treatment reported that the group that received chiropractic care showed a significant reduction in intensity of pain than those that did not. (Source: ChiropracticResearch.org)
Common Causes of Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic neck pain can be caused by a number of conditions, but can also be triggered by stress or poor posture. The pain often radiates down the arm and causes tingling or numbness of the hands and fingers. In most cases, it is recognized by a pinching sensation in the neck area. The symptoms of chronic neck pain can start suddenly, or develop as a side effect of the aging process or poor health.
Some of the leading causes of chronic neck pain include:
- Spinal stenosis
- Cervical disc herniation
- Foraminal stenosis
- Cervical disc degeneration
- Osteoarthritis
- Whiplash from a car accident
People who experience chronic or intermittent neck pain for more than two weeks need to see a chiropractic doctor and undergo a treatment plan to reduce the effects, naturally.
Chiropractic Treatment for Neck Pain
Since chronic neck pain is often the result of minor injuries to soft tissues such as ligaments and muscles, it can take several weeks or months for the tissues to heal naturally. However, a combination of chiropractic manipulations, heat and medication can help to speed up this natural healing process.
Chiropractic manipulations typically involve applying high-velocity, short thrusts to the spinal column to reduce any pressure on the joints and ligaments causing the pain. Some of the most common types of spinal manipulations performed to treat chronic neck pain and any upper back pain include:
- Lumbar roll
- Release work using finger pressure
- Motion palpitation
- Adjustments using instruments
- Toggle drop
- Myofascial therapy
- Soft tissue mobilization such as rhythmic stretching and deep pressure
- Deep tissue massage in the upper back area
The primary goal of chiropractic therapy for people suffering from chronic neck pain is to reduce muscle tension and release stress stored in the shoulders, neck and upper back areas. This can be achieved with a combination of chiropractic therapy and massage treatments, and results can be experienced in as little as a week after the first session.
If you are suffering from chronic neck pain, contact a chiropractic doctor in your area to find out if you may be a good candidate for chiropractic manipulations and massage therapy. He or she can create a custom treatment plan based on your current condition and address other concerns related to back pain and joint dysfunction.
Published: 10/16/2009, Last Updated: 10/16/2009
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