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Common Questions About Neck Pain Relief

posted: Jul. 09, 2020.

Common Questions About Neck Pain Relief

About 30 percent of US adults experience neck pain each year. At Unity Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Beaverton, OR, we can treat your neck pain. Here are common questions we often answer about neck pain.

What Causes Neck Pain?

Neck pain has a variety of causes. Typical are:

  • Sitting at a desk for long periods, especially with poor posture and ergonomics.
  • Traumatic injuries such as accidents or sports injuries
  • Pinched nerves
  • Damage to spinal discs
  • Age, arthritis or disc degeneration.
  • Obesity and lack of abdominal strength

What Are The Symptoms of Neck Pain?

Neck pain begins with discomfort and stiffness just around the neck and the rest of the cervical spine. As it progresses, other symptoms might include tingling or burning, numbness, dull aching, depression, sleep disruption, restricted range of motion, and irritability.

How Can A Chiropractor Relieve Neck Pain?

Our chiropractor will first ask questions to determine the cause and extent of the pain and then begin a treatment program. Chiropractic adjustments, during which our chiropractor gently forces the vertebrae and joints of the neck back into their natural alignment, will often relieve pain and restore mobility. Other non-invasive options, such as acupuncture and myofascial massage, also can relieve pain.

How Can Neck Pain Be Prevented?

Lifestyle changes that develop abdominal strength, make you less sedentary, or improve ergonomics and posture can prevent neck pain in many cases. Keeping your seat belt fastened and headrest behind your neck can also prevent some neck injuries from auto accidents. Regular chiropractic adjustments also help to keep your cervical spine in alignment, which also keeps you pain-free.

Call Unity Chiropractic & Wellness Center Today!

Unity Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Beaverton, OR, can treat your pain and help you prevent its recurrence. We offer chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, and myofascial therapy. Contact us online or by phone at 503-747-3388 to schedule an appointment today.