Up to 15% of adults in the United States will experience neck discomfort that lasts at least 24 hours and ranges from minor to severe in a given year. Slowly developing neck pain can be brought on by aging, normal wear and tear, or computer use. It may also appear out of nowhere following an acute injury. Your neck is an intricate network of nerves, muscles, joints, and bones that get guidance from the brain and spinal cord. If your neck discomfort is severe enough to be persistent, you may need to see a doctor for an underlying medical condition.
You can feel as though your neck discomfort prevents you from doing many of the activities you want to do if it is severe or persistent. One or more of the following signs may apply to you:
General ache or tenderness A stiff neck that makes turning your head painful and difficult
Sharp, stabbing pain in one specific area of the neck, radiating into the shoulders, fingers, arms, or up into the skull
A neck weakness, tingling, or numbness that spreads to the shoulders, arms, or fingers
Struggling to raise stuff
Difficulty with object grip
Coordination or balance issue (serious)
Difficulty walking (serious)
A lack of bowel or bladder control (very serious)
Neck pain can have a wide variety of reasons, however the following are the most typical ones:
Sprains and strains—A sprain happens when a ligament is irritated by overuse, whereas a strain happens when a muscle or tendon is.
Sleeping incorrectly, which might cause a neck "crick."
Poor posture, which typically occurs when the head is pushed forward for extended periods of time, is a common cause of neck pain.
Repeated movements, such as those made while working, dancing, or swimming, can cause the neck muscles to be overworked and cause pain.
Whiplash can result from car accidents, which also harm soft tissues and cause headaches and moderate to severe discomfort.
In order to treat neck discomfort without the use of drugs, our Fremont, Seattle chiropractor is trained and skilled in a range of precise chiropractic adjustment procedures. By "resetting" and releasing pressure from the neural system, these techniques attempt to lessen discomfort and return normal joint alignment.
Postural re-training, massage treatment, and stretching and strengthening exercises are additional therapies that can help with tissue healing, better mobility, decreased tissue damage, and normalized posture.
Do you require relief from neck pain so that you may resume your job, your sport, or your regular activities? There's no need to rely too heavily on drugs or only treat symptoms. Allow Dr. Kayla Clark, a chiropractor in Fremont, Seattle, to offer you a thorough, individualized treatment plan for neck pain that targets the source of the issue. Call (206) 634-1300 right away to make your first visit with Fremont Spine And Wellness.