Why People Experience Neck Pain
Neck pain can be triggered by a variety of situations. People can experience neck pain after an auto accident, while playing a sport, or at work. It is important to note that neck pain may not be felt right way. The pain can start a few days or even weeks after the injury had happened.
Stretching your neck awkwardly to look at a computer monitor, cell phone, or book can lead to pain at the base of your neck. This condition, called "text neck", can be avoided by monitoring the amount of time you spend doing these activities. Neck pain can also arise when you sleep on too many pillows at night. It can also be a symptom of a common cold.
How to Relieve Neck Pain When It Occurs
Simple stretching exercises can be beneficial in getting much-needed relief. At night, try to sleep without using any pillows or have a pillow that is specially made for holding the neck. If any of these at-home treatments do not provide pain relief to your neck, there might be an underlying cause to your pain.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help a Hurt Neck
Many people turn to chiropractic care when their neck pain does not subside. Our chiropractor will conduct an evaluation to determine what is actually causing your neck pain. Once Dr. Skocik has evaluated you, he will develop a treatment plan that's right for you. The treatment plan may include spinal adjustments, corrective exercise and chiropractic modalities to relieve your neck pain. Gentle movements of the spine can reduce stress in your neck and promote effective healing in the area.
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