Neck pain can be caused by many things. It can be as simple as sleeping in the wrong position or from whiplash in an accident. Dr. Jay McClanahan of Dr. J Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Nitro, WV has a full service practice that provides help for neck pain and many other kinds of pain as well. We also serve Cross Lanes, Charleston, St. Albans and Teays Valley.
Chiropractic manipulation and adjustment
Chiropractic manipulation and adjustment is one of the primary therapies that is used by chiropractors. When things are out of alignment in your back and neck, it causes a variety of symptoms including neck pain. It goes without saying that if you have had an accident, it may very well have caused the vertebrae in your neck to go out of alignment. Misalignment affects the discs as well as the soft tissue and nerves in your neck. Getting them back in alignment is the first step in your recovery.
Therapeutic massage
Tension and stress often result in neck pain. Therapeutic massage helps release some of that tension. Massage may also help release the toxins in the muscles. Not only do muscles benefit from therapeutic massage, connective tissue everywhere in the body also benefits. Massage helps to promote a sense of well-being and encourages the healing process for many conditions including neck pain.
Electric muscle stimulation
The muscles in the neck may become very tense and sore. The trauma of whiplash leads to severe muscle pain in the neck as well. Electrical muscle stimulation uses low levels of electricity to stimulate the muscles which tire them out. When they get tired, they relax, which helps with healing and pain. It also encourages the body to release endorphins, the body's natural pain reliever.
Ultrasound therapy
Soundwaves are used to massage and vibrate the soft tissue and joints in the neck. This encourages the healing process and discourages the formation of scar tissue. Scar tissue is frequently a problem with injuries and the ability to heal. Some forms of this therapy create heat, which also allows for healing at a basic cellular level.
Therapeutic exercise
Therapeutic exercise is designed to treat specific muscles and soft tissue and helps to continue the treatment when you are out of the office. Stretching can be particularly effective in helping the neck to get back to a pain-free life.
Contact Dr. McClanahan of Dr. J Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Nitro, WV when you need help with your neck pain. You can schedule an appointment by calling our office on 304-776-1520. Don't delay getting treatment. The quicker you act, the sooner you will get relief.
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