Chronic,
hard to ignore neck pain is a common result of whiplash injuries. Neck pain can
also present itself as
tenderness, stiffness and loss of movement in the neck, headaches, muscle
spasms and pain in your arms or shoulders. Any impact
that makes the head jerk and incorrect posture can cause neck pain. Chiropractors at Sorrento Valley Pain Relief Center, San Diego explain how chiropractic is the best method of treating neck
pain for long term relief.
Motion
Palpation
An injury such as whiplash can make the joints
lose shock absorbing capacity. Joints that do not function properly lose range
of movement. A chiropractor will assess the joint’s function by gently moving
it in different directions.
Stimulation
When joints do not work properly, muscles tend
to compensate and become tense. Muscle relaxation and stimulation can soothe
the muscles providing pain relief.
Spinal
Adjustments and Manipulation
San Diego’s Sorrento Valley Center
chiropractors use gentle muscle adjustments to reduce inflammation and nerve
irritation caused by the tremendous strain on muscles, ligaments and the misaligned
vertebra.
Massage and strengthening exercises are used
for specific muscles involved to bring freedom from pain. Chiropractic is an
ideal option to achieve relief from chronic and acute neck pain. It is
non-invasive, drug-free and brings the spine back into natural alignment. This
ensures long term pain relief without relapse. Sorrento Valley’s chiropractors use sensorimotor exercises to treat disc
derangement and correct faulty movement patterns and improve neck stability.
