
If you have pain in any part of your body, it can range from uncomfortable to downright debilitating. In the case of your neck, any degree of irritation can impede your ability to function. Because of this, it is important that you learn about how chiropractic relieves neck pain so that you can find the assistance you need.
When you first visit a chiropractor, you should take along medical records that relate to your neck pain. This includes any medical history that outlines the description and symptoms of your condition by another physician. For instance, whether the pains are sharp or dull, throbbing or steady can provide valuable information to your chiropractor.
You should also make sure to get a copy of your latest x-rays. If you do not have any, that is okay because most chiropractors will either perform them on-site or refer you to a radiology clinic off-site.
Depending on the chiropractor’s approach, a typical first visit includes an initial consultation, examination and x-rays. If the chiropractor has time, he or she may go over the results of the aforementioned the same day.
However, many chiropractors prefer to study and review your case before determining if they can or cannot help you. So, even though you’re in pain, be patient for the chiropractor’s full recommendations which may not be available until the following day.
With that said, most chiropractors won’t leave you hanging. They’re compassionate to your pain. In other words, they’ll administer some form of pain relief the same day as your initial visit until a complete diagnosis is available.
During this initial waiting period, your local chiropractor may administer the following pain relief methods for neck pain:
- Ice
- Light soft tissue work using a topical analgesic like BioFreeze®
- Interferential therapy, electrical stimulation and/or other physical therapy modalities
- Heat (if the condition isn’t acute)
Additionally, your local chiropractor may make pain relief recommendations that you can use back home to help reduce your neck pain until your next visit. These typically include the proper use of ice as well as the administration of a topical analgesic like BioFreeze®.
During your subsequent visit, a detailed treatment plan will be presented to you if your chiropractor believes he or she can help correct the problem. If so, be consistent with the treatment plan your diagnosis warrants so that your neck pain is not only relieved but potentially corrected.
Remember, your local chiropractor is not only concerned about relieving your neck pain but even more concerned about finding and fixing the cause of the problem. Misalignments of the spine (aka vertebral subluxations) don’t just happen over night (unless there is some form of blunt force that caused it). So correcting these subluxations through multiple chiropractic adjustments may take time, even when the pain disappears.
Regardless, when people are experiencing neck pain, it can diminish their quality of life. It becomes difficult to perform regular tasks such as driving. Visiting a chiropractor and allowing them to treat the area is a smart choice. These professionals have undergone extensive training in their field and are capable of treating neck pain effectively. So if you or a loved one are experiencing neck pain, give us a call. We’re here to help!
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Thank you so much for talking about the diagnosis period that all chiropractors have when you visit them. I wouldn’t want to find myself overreacting to the neck pain that I’ve been experiencing lately, but I also want to be sure that I’m not ignoring a problem that might develop into something worse later. If I can find a chiropractor in the area, I’ll make sure I take their recommendations seriously once the consultation is done.
ReplyI liked it when you shared that it is important to be consistent with the treatment plan to treat your neck pain at the chiropractic clinic. My friend just mentioned the other day that she is worried about her husband who has been dealing with neck pain since a few months ago. I will suggest to her taking him to a reliable chiropractic clinic to get the right treatment.
ReplyI’ve had this terrible neck and back pain ever since I started working from home last two years ago. Thanks for mentioning that when going to a chiropractor, I should have the latest copy of x-ray scans in the problem area or if not, they might require me to have one on the spot. I wonder what other treatments and specialists I could consider to ease this pain.
ReplyMy neck has been hurting a lot lately, and I’m not sure how to fix it. It makes sense that I would want to consider getting chiropractic care for this! I’ll be sure to find a chiropractor who has a lot of experience with this kind of thing. That way, I can ensure that they will be able to adjust my neck properly.
ReplyGreat deals of important information and the articles are great.
ReplyI am bookmarking it for future reference and consultation. Many thanks for sharing! 🙂