Neck pain is a very common complaint, and something that the vast majority of people will experience at least once. Anyone who has experienced neck pain will already will know the amount of pain it can cause at any given moment, at one point it can be very mild, whereas the next it might be excruciating. 

The musculoskeletal causes of neck pain is in most cases are generally due to muscular spasms, ligament sprains, Facet joint soreness, and injuries to the discs which make up the neck itself.

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WHY DO PEOPLE EXPERIENCE NECK PAIN?

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The neck is a delicate area, and as a result, there are a variety of reasons why one may experience neck pain. Many of these are simple problems, but still result in serious neck pain. These can include:

 

Improper sleeping position
Stress
An injury or trauma to the neck or surrounding area
Driving for long periods without resting
Carrying out exercises with improper posture and technique

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DIAGNOSING NECK PAIN

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At Optimize chiropractic we are highly experienced in diagnosing and treating neck pain, so whatever you come into clinic with, we will be able to tell you what the root cause of your problem is. Neck pain is a delicate matter, and as a result the cause of it can shift between appointments. However, we will be able to track this as and when it happens, to ensure that your treatment is always targeting your pain in the most effective and appropriate manner. 

 

During your first appointment, we will ask a series of questions as well as carry out a full examination to discover root cause of your neck pain. This examination will involve determining what movements you find particularly uncomfortable, and which you can carry out with ease, to allow us to determine the best way to proceed with treatment. However, If we feel that you need specialist medical treatment (although this is rare), we will be happy to forward your case to your GP in order to get you the appropriate care to get things sorted out as quickly and effectively as possible.

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HOW DO WE TREAT NECK PAIN?

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How we treat your neck pain will differ depending on the underlying cause. For some people, resting and applying heat or cold pads may be enough to settle the problem, whereas more intensive treatments such as; anesthetic creams and physical therapy such as massage may be more appropriate for others with more serious situations.

At Optimize Chiropractic we focus more on the physical side of things which help people suffering from neck pain.

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Most common treatments we offer include:

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• Acupuncture

• Massage

• Soft Tissue Manipulation

• Muscle Energy Techniques

Not only do we carry out the treatment ourselves, but we will also instruct you in exercises that you can do at home to help alleviate your symptoms. By completing these exercises it will help you recover and get back to normal in no time at all.