Why do I have neck pain and what can Chiropractors do for my neck pain?
Neck pain is a common musckeloskeletal condition; according to a study 16%- 75% of the world suffers from neck pain.
A muskeloskeletal condition means that the source of pain or dysfunction is coming from our muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and nerves.
So what causes my neck pain?
Neck pain is usually caused by a number of factors such as:
- Ergonomic (Inadequate posture, strenuous physical activity, and repetitive movement)
- Individual (Age, medical history, previous history of neck pain, body mass)
- Behavioural (lack of physical activity and smoking)
- Social emotional (streets, job satisfaction, anxiety, depression)
How can chiropractors help?
Chiropractors assess, diagnose, and construct an individualized treatment plan based on each individual’s case.
What does chiropractic treatment consist of at the Village Health Clinic?
- Education: with regards to self management strategies with pain management and recovery
- Rehabilitative exercises
- Ergonomics
- Extremity Joint mobilization and manipulation
- Spinal mobilization and manipulation
- Soft tissue therapy – restore optimal functioning to the muscle, ligaments, and tendon – break down scar tissue and adhesion
- Medical Acupuncture and Cupping therapy
If you suffer from neck pain book your appointments with us today! Let’s have a conversation on how chiropractic can be beneficial for you.
Dr. Shadi Fattahi
Dc. B.Sc.
References:
1) Genebra CVDS, Maciel NM, Bento TPF, Simeão SFAP, Vitta A. Prevalence and factors associated with neck pain: a population-based study. Braz J Phys Ther. 2017;21(4):274–280. doi:10.1016/j.bjpt.2017.05.005
