Common Causes of Neck Pain
There are many possible causes of discomfort in the neck and shoulder muscles. The most common causes of neck pain seen by our chiropractor include:
- Accidents, trauma, or other injuries: A strong, sudden jolt (like in an auto accident) can induce a whipping action. Such a sudden motion will lead to an involuntary, rapid tightening of the neck and shoulders. The weight of the head being jarred can also lead to spinal misalignment;
- Stress, tension, and anxiety: Tough emotions can lead to a lot of clenching of the shoulder muscles and at the base of the neck. Frequent or prolonged flexing will lead to soreness and can cause inflammation;
- Poor posture: Holding the head in a stressful position for many hours a day leads to the muscles growing fatigued. Frequently doing this with no periods of rest can cause chronic neck pain to develop.
- Lifestyle: Repetitive motion injuries and excess strain on the neck from daily activities can lead to wear on the tissues of the neck and surrounding structures.
Our chiropractor will assess your musculoskeletal system to determine the root cause of your neck pain before creating a chiropractic care plan to address it. An x-ray or MRI may be ordered to confirm the diagnosis, ensuring you receive the best possible care. Chiropractic adjustments performed will vary depending on the cause, location, and severity of your pain and immobility.
Chiropractic Treatment
Once the chiropractor can determine the actual cause of your pain, chiropractic care will follow. Your treatment plan will likely involve:
- Chiropractic adjustments: restoring your spine’s natural alignment will relieve pressure on your neck and upper back. Chiropractic adjustments will also lead to long-term postural improvements and generally improve your body’s function.
- Spinal decompression using the Triton DTS: gentle traction therapy that relieves compression in the cervical spine, reducing pressure on discs and nerves in the neck.
- Class 4 laser therapy: deep-penetrating light energy that reduces inflammation and accelerates tissue repair in the neck and surrounding muscles.
- Shockwave therapy: targeted acoustic wave treatment to address chronic neck tension, break down scar tissue, and stimulate circulation.
- Acupuncture: thin sterile needles placed at specific points to trigger the body’s natural pain-relieving response and reduce neck muscle tension.
Contact Our Chiropractor in Downey, CA for Neck Pain Relief
If you are looking for a chiropractor in Downey, CA for neck pain treatment, call SoCal Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic today at (562) 321-5225.