If you’ve ever heard the phrase “a pain in the neck,” you can imagine the discomfort literal neck pain can cause. This common condition affects the neck and shoulders, and can feel like anything from an ache to stiffness to a shock. The Round Rock & Austin, TX team at Focused on You Chiropractic is well-versed in neck pain and can help you find relief.
HOW DOES NECK PAIN MANIFEST?
Symptoms of Neck Pain
Neck pain with menstrual cycles
Radiating pain in neck that starts in the goes to shoulder and down to the hand
One side of the neck feels swollen or hot (hypertonic)
Muscles feel stiff and achy
Neck feeling locked or stuck (decreased range of motion)
WHAT DOES NECK PAIN MEAN?
Common Causes of Neck pain
lifestyle -
Sitting at a computer all day? Head down in your smartphone or tablet? Our lifestyles, choices, and habits directly effect our bodies.
Sometimes it’s not necessarily anything we’re doing that’s making us feel bad. The body reacts from within and manifests outwardly as pain and discomfort.
Carpal tunnel
Pinched nerve in neck or shoulder
Degenerative disc disease (narrow or thinning disc)
Bulging disc
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Alleviating Neck Pain
Manual Adjustments
Manual adjustments are the most common types of adjustments and can instantly relieve neck pain.
Gentle Adjustments
Computer-assisted adjusting and non-force techniques can help Round rock & Austin, TX patients feel more comfortable during treatment.
Stretches & Exercises
Specific stretches and strengthening exercises to support the structure and function of your spine can also have an indirect and positive effect on your pain and overall wellness.
HOW CAN ADJUSTMENTS AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES HELP?
BENEFITS OF CHIROPRACTIC
Relieve pain
Most patients experience immediate relief from pain after manual or gentle adjustments at our Round rock & Austin, TX offices.
Reduce Tension
An immediate decrease in pain helps reduce inflammation and tension so the body has an opportunity to heal.
Enhance quality of life
Maintenance appointments can help you regain your functionality and maintain a high quality of life.
