When you are suffering from neck pain in Bethesda, MD, it can make it difficult to perform the activities of daily life. What you need is relief and that is available from Dr. Gina Beech of Bethesda Back Center. She offers a variety of treatments and therapies that can help you with your neck pain.
Neck pain can be caused by many things and knowing the causes can help you in your daily life to perhaps make some lifestyle changes that may stop it from happening.
Whiplash
Whiplash can cause severe neck pain. The violent forward and backward motion that is generated from it can damage multiple parts of the neck. It can damage the discs causing bulging or herniation, it can cause pain in the soft tissues as well. You may not feel the results of whiplash immediately, but making an appointment with your chiropractor to be seen as soon as possible after any auto accident is particularly important.
Poor posture
Poor posture, especially in the workplace, is a major cause of neck pain in Bethesda, MD. If you spend a lot of time on the telephone, it is not a good idea to hold your phone on your shoulder with your head. This can cause neck pain. It is much better to either use the speaker to talk or headphones. If you change over and the pain doesn't go away, it is time to see Dr. Beach for a diagnosis and treatment.
Sleep awkwardly
At one time or another, almost everyone has slept awkwardly and woken up with neck pain from a stiff neck. It is painful all day, and you may not even know exactly how you slept and what causes it. If it happens often, you should probably take a good look at your pillow and consider changing it.
Herniated or Ruptured Disc
When the disc has moved outside its place as a cushion between the vertebrae it can press on the nerves that surround the spine. This can cause pain that originates in the neck and can radiate into the shoulders and even down the arms.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a wear-and-tear kind of arthritis. It is a degenerative disease that affects millions of older Americans. The use of gentle chiropractic adjustment can help to realign the neck and help to relieve the pain.
Don't suffer needlessly. The sooner you get treatment, the sooner you can begin your pain-free life. Contact Dr. Beech of Bethesda Back Center when you are feeling neck pain in Bethesda, MD. Our office is accepting new patients, and we can be reached for an appointment on the phone at (301) 897-8500 or through our website.