Treatment of neck pain by a chiropractor: Various neck conditions such as the cervical inter vertebral disc injuries, cervical sprain injuries, degenerative joint syndrome of the neck, whiplash, facet joint pain and many other conditions which do not require surgery can be treated effectively by a chiropractor. The chiropractor treats the spine as a whole and gives proper guidelines regarding nutrition, lifestyle goals, stress management and many others along with the treatment, so that the treatment will be for the whole person and not only the condition.
Diagnosis: The chiropractor initially makes a thorough diagnosis of the condition before proceeding on to the treatment. Proper assessment is made regarding any areas of restricted movements and changes in the overall posture and alignment. Along with the physical examination, a thorough medical history and imaging tests such as x-rays and MRIs are undertaken for making a complete diagnosis.
Treatment for neck pain: Based on the diagnosis, if the Chiropractor feels the situation is best treated with surgery, then he may refer the patient to a spine surgeon. In other cases, a combination of spinal manipulation and manual therapy is enough for good improvement in the condition.
Some of the spinal manipulation techniques include:
Some examples for the manual therapies include:
Apart from these, electrical stimulation and ultrasound can also be used to relieve the pain. Therapeutic exercises can also be used to improve the motion of the neck and to keep the pain from progressing. Proper consultation with a Chiropractor can give a detailed idea of various treatment options available for the treatment of neck pain.
