Treating Your Neck Pain

It's not surprising that neck pain is a common complaint for many people. In addition to injuries and accidents, poor posture, cellphone use, and wear and tear due to aging can all increase your risk of neck pain. Fortunately, your chiropractor at Bethesda Back Center in Bethesda, MD, offers several treatments that will ease your neck pain. 

How your chiropractor treats your neck pain

Are you still struggling with neck pain despite taking over-the-counter pain relievers and applying heat or ice to your neck? Chiropractic treatment offers the ideal way to relieve neck pain and stiffness.

During your visit to the Bethesda, MD, chiropractic office, your chiropractor will assess your injury and review your symptoms and medical history. They may also recommend X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, or other diagnostic tests.

Once the source of your pain is identified, you'll receive a treatment plan that may include a few of these chiropractic treatments:

• Cervical Manipulation: Your pain could be caused by a misalignment of the vertebrae in your neck. In addition to causing pain, the misalignment may increase tension on your neck muscles, which can trigger pain or spasms. During cervical manipulation, your chiropractor uses a quick thrusting motion or a handheld activator to realign the vertebrae, easing your pain.
• Ultrasound Therapy: Ultrasound waves relieve stiffness in the muscles of your neck and upper back, improve circulation and decrease swelling.
• Massage: Massage relaxes and soothes tight muscles in your neck. The treatment not only decreases pain but also speeds healing by improving blood flow to the injured area.
• Electrical Nerve Stimulation: Electrical nerve stimulation reduces pain by blocking painful nerve impulses from reaching your brain. The treatment may also prompt your body to produce endorphins, hormones that act as natural pain killers. A gentle, low-voltage current is used to deliver the treatment.

Are you tired of living with neck pain? Chiropractic care offers an effective, all-natural way to relieve your pain. Call your Bethesda, MD, chiropractor at Bethesda Back Center by dialing (301) 897-8500 to schedule your appointment.