Treating Your Neck Pain

How your chiropractor in Bethesda, MD, can help you get relief from neck pain

Neck pain is a common issue, and it can be difficult to deal with. Every time you move your head, your neck is involved, so when you have neck pain, you feel it constantly. Fortunately, your chiropractor can treat your neck pain, so you feel better, and can get back to your active life.

Dr. Gina Beech at Bethesda Back Center in Bethesda, MD, provides a wide range of chiropractic services, including treatment for neck pain.

There are many factors that can cause neck pain, including:

• Aging, because years of general wear-and-tear can cause neck issues
• Arthritis, because degeneration of your joints can cause problems with your cervical spine
• An injury or previous surgery to your neck, because scar tissue can form, causing limited mobility and flexibility
• A vehicular accident, resulting in sudden, unexpected neck movement, causing whiplash

You may be able to get relief for neck pain by trying a few simple home therapies like these:

• Placing ice packs on your neck several times every day
• Follow the ice packs with warm, moist heat every day
• Wear a cushioned neck collar to keep your neck immobilized so your muscles, tendons, and ligaments can heal

For stubborn neck pain that doesn’t respond to home therapies, you need to visit your chiropractor, who may recommend:

• Thermal therapies, including ice and heat to relax tense muscles
• Cervical and spinal adjustments to help realign your cervical spine
• Exercises and physical therapy to increase strength, mobility, and flexibility
• Therapeutic massage to boost blood flow and promote healing

You don’t have to suffer from neck pain when help is just a phone call away. To find out more about treatments for neck pain and how your chiropractor can help you get relief, call Dr. Gina Beech at Bethesda Back Center in Bethesda, MD. You can reach her in the office by calling (301) 897-8500, so call now.