Effective Neck Pain Treatment
Chiropractor for Effective Neck Pain Treatment
Cervical Spine
Our neck is called the cervical spine. It begins at the base of the skull. The cervical spine contains seven vertebrae. The cervical spine supports the full weight of your head. The head weighs an average of twelve pounds. The cervical spine is very flexible. This can leave the neck susceptible to pain and injury. Chiropractic for neck pain helps naturally alleviate pain. Effective Neck Pain Treatment could be available for you.
Effective Neck Pain Treatment
Causes of Neck Pain
Injury and accidents are a big cause of neck pain. A sudden “whipping” motion injuries the supporting tissues of the neck and head. Growing older is an uncontrollable factor in neck pain. With age, degenerative disorders directly affect the spine. These include osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease. Daily life can also have an impact on neck pain. Poor posture, obesity, and weak abdominal muscles disrupt the spinal balance. This can cause the neck to bend forward. Effective Neck Pain Treatment can be determined with an examination.
How Does a Chiropractor Diagnose Neck Pain?
A chiropractor will evaluate your spine as a whole. Other regions of the spine like the mid and lower back may be affected. A thorough examination will be needed to diagnose the specific cause of your neck pain. A range of motion test will be performed to determine any area of restricted movement. Posture and spinal alignment will also be examined. Imaging test may be requested such as x-rays. This will help to see how good or bad the spine is. Effective Neck Pain Treatment is a distinct possibility.
Chiropractic Treatments for Neck Pain
There are multiple different techniques chiropractors use for neck pain. One of them is flexion-distraction. This is a gentle, hands-on spinal manipulation. It involves a pumping action on the discs. Another technique uses an instrument-assisted manipulation. The instrument allows the chiropractor to apply force without thrusting into the spine. A chiropractor will develop a treatment plan based on the patient’s needs. This will vary for each patient. The treatment will work to help mobilize and strengthen the cervical spine.
Chiropractic Therapy
Certain types of therapy may be used in addition to spinal manipulation. Electrical stimulation therapy may be used to help relax the muscles. Massage may also help tight muscles. Relaxing the muscles will help the adjustment be more effective. Therapeutic exercises may also be recommended. These can help improve range of motion. Exercises will also help neck pain from progressing.
ProAdjuster Chiropractic Clinic
In our office, Dr. Maggio uses a computerized tool called the Pulstar ProAdjuster. This computerized tool allows treatment of problem areas. It uses the precise force needed. The ProAdjsuter delivers a series of impulses to the affected joints. The carefully target impulses help to reduce pressure on the nerve. This alleviates pain and stress on the problem area. The ProAdjuster allows treatment without any popping cracking turning or twisting. This tool is great for those who are nervous about getting their back popped or cracked. If you or someone you know someone who is living with neck pain, call our office today at (757) 473-9900 (option 1).
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Family Chiropractic Center
Family Chiropractic Center
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Pediatric Chiropractic Care
It seems children never run out of energy. They could play all day running around. Sometimes all this physical activity can put stress on the spinal nerves. This can lower their ability to fight off infection and illnesses. Approximately three percent of children have visited a family chiropractic center. Chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation for children is on the rise. In 2010, a study Read more
Arthritis Time for Help
Arthritis
Arthritis can be frustrating.
Have you ever been to the doctor experiencing shoulder, back, knee or ankle pain? A lot of people suffer from chronic pain in these areas. Frustrated, they go to the doctor to find out they have arthritis in these areas. Sometimes they are quickly dismissed and told to live with the pain. In other cases, they may be prescribed medications that do not help relieve the pain or inflammation.
arthritis
What is it?
The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is cause by local structural changes. This happens in specific joints. Cartilage is the rubbery substances that cushions the joints. When the cartilage breaks down it leaves the joint unprotected. This may lead to a thickening of the bone. This ends in a build-up called bone spurs.
How common is It?
It is very common. There are more than one hundred different types of arthritis. People of all ages, sexes and race have arthritis. More than fifty million adults have it. It can affect children as well. Approximately 300,000 children have some type of arthritis. It is most common among women. It typically occurs with age.
Most Common Treatment for Arthritis
Pain treatment focuses on relieving symptoms. Several different treatments may be initiated before finding the right one. A combination of treatment may be necessary to determine what works best. Medications for arthritis vary. This depends on the type of arthritis. Analgesics (Tylenol, Tramadol, and Percocet) may be prescribed. These help to reduce pain. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) help to reduce pain and inflammation. These include ibuprofen and Aleve. Some creams and ointments may be prescribed as well.
Most Common Areas it Occurs
There are many types of joint pain. It depends on where it is localized in the body. It is most commonly felt in the fingers, knees, ankles and back and neck. Joint pain in the hands and feet can be early signs of rheumatoid issues. Pain in the knees and shoulders can be a result of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid issues. Another common area is the back and neck. These are some of the most mobile joints in the body. They can be susceptible to a lot of wear and tear in the body.
Diagnoses
It affects approximately thirty-one million Americans. It can be diagnosed with an X-ray or MRI. Being diagnosed with arthritis is not the end of the world. A recent research found “no correlation” between the intensity of low back pain and the degree of arthritic change. Lumbar disc degeneration is present in forty percent of people under thirty. It is present in over ninety percent of those over the age of fifty. In healthy 20-22 year olds with no back pain, forty-eight percent had one degenerated disc.
Stats
Eighty-five percent of adults have knee arthritis that does not cause pain. There is little correlation between the degree of degeneration and pain.
Chiropractic care helps address the underlying reason for both the symptoms and degeneration. Degenerative findings are often NOT the source of your pain. Dr. Maggio uses a computerized tool called the Pulstar ProAdjuster. It helps diagnose and treat patients without any popping, cracking, turning or twisting. If you or someone you know is living with pain, call our office today at (757) 473-9900 (option 1).
Herniated Disc Pain Effects Life
Herniated Disc Pain
Overview
A herniated disc can occur anywhere in the spine. The most common areas for a herniated disc is in the cervical (neck) and lumbar (low back) spine. Herniated discs are often referred to as slipped discs or ruptured discs. This results from a tear in the outer layer of a disc. The tear allows for the nucleus to push out of the tear. This puts pressure on the nerves. Herniated disc pain can vary
herniated disc pain
depending on the area of the spine where the disc slipped.
Herniated Cervical Disc
The cervical region consists of seven vertebrae in the neck. Herniated disc pain in the cervical region is one of the most common causes of neck pain. Some people can experience numbness or tingling in their shoulders or arm. This can also travel into the fingers. Some patients may also experience weakness in the hand and fingers. Some more serious symptoms can include problems using hands or arm for fine motor skills. A loss of balance and coordination is another symptom of herniated disc pain.
Herniated Lumbar Disc
The lumbar region consists of five vertebrae. Herniated disc pain in the lumbar region can vary. Some patients may experience pain that radiates into one or both legs. Sometimes this can also travel into the feet. This is also known as sciatica. Herniated disc pain can feel like an electric shock when standing, walking, or sitting. Bending, sitting, or lifting may also increase the pain. Herniated disc pain can be accompanied by numbness or tingling in the legs or feet.
Complications
If left untreated, herniated disc pain can increase. This can lead to permanent nerve damage. In rare cases, a herniated disc can cut off nerve impulses in the lower back. This can cause loss of bowel or bladder control. Another long term complication is known as saddle anesthesia. In this case, it compresses nerves and causes loss of sensation in your inner thighs.
Diagnosis
In order for a herniated disc to be diagnosed, your doctor will have to perform an exam. The doctor will be looking for the source of the pain. This will involve checking for nerve function and muscle strength. They will look to see if you feel pain when moving or touching the affected area. A full case history will be taken. This will go over when the pain first started. It will also go over when the pain got worse. Imaging tests may also be done. This will help identify any areas of the spine that can be damaged.
Treatment
Herniated Cervical Discs Destroying Your Life?
Herniated Cervical Discs can be a challenge.
Anatomy of Cervical herniated discs and the spine
It is helpful to understand the anatomy of the cervical spine when discussing herniated cervical discs. The cervical (neck) region contains seven vertebrae. Each vertebrae is separated by a disc. The disc is a gel-like substance. It helps to absorb shock. The cervical spine helps to support the weight of the head, which is ten pounds. At each disc level, a pair of spinal nerves exits from the Read more
Spinal Alignment is Extremely Important
Spinal Alignment
The Spine
The spinal column is made out of bones called the vertebrae. There are thirty-three bones that interlock. Only the top twenty-four bones are moveable. In between each bone is a disc. The disc is a soft cushion. It acts to absorb shock. There are many muscles that attach to the spine. This helps provide movement and give strength to the spine. There are many nerves that travel through the Read more