Neck Pain Treatment in Maryland
What is Neck Pain
This is not an easy one to write about because there are so many causes of neck pain. The most common one, I would say, is a pain that occurs between you neck and shoulder. This pain can hurt all the time, or with certain motions like looking over your shoulder or looking down at your keyboard to type.
There can be multiple reasons why there is pain there, but usually it’s from poor posture over time leading to scar tissue formation. This scar tissue sticks and binds, causing pain and tightness. Scar tissue doesn’t go away on it’s own (usually), so it can be a very frustrating and chronic issue.
Neck Pain Treatment
- How we handle Neck Pain Treatment
- Advanced soft tissue treatments
- Exercises to build strength and endurance in your postural muscles
This can be a very simple issue to deal with (I say “can” because occasionally there are more complicated reasons or issues).
We do a combination of advanced soft tissue treatments that break of the scar tissue fast, sometimes getting rid of a chronic pain in 1-2 visits.
We combine the hands on approach with exercises to build strength and endurance in your postural muscles, so speed up recovery and prevent it from coming back in the future.
What Causes Neck Pain
Neck pain has many different causes, onsets, and even referred pain symptoms. When patients are looking for neck pain treatment in Columbia, MD, we have to consider a variety of factors to find the right approach.
- Poor posture
- Bad sleeping patterns
- Muscle strains
- Nerve compression
- Headaches
- Trauma
- Exercise injury
- Spinal alignment
- Arthritis
- Underlying chronic conditions
Preventing Neck Pain
Neck pain is hard to help prevent because so many things can cause neck pain. However, if you are prone to neck pain from sleeping positions, poor posture, your job, or athletic hobbies, some mindfulness can help prevent neck pain.
- Practice proper posture and good ergonomics
- Improve your desk set-up for better neck alignment
- Take frequent breaks to stretch and relax
- Always do a proper warm up and cool down for exercise
- Be mindful of posture while on a cell phone
- Stay hydrated
- Regular massage and stress relieving activities
- Test new pillows
- Gently stretch the neck daily
Neck Pain Treatment in Columbia, MD from Dr. Josh Bross
Our approach to neck pain treatment in Columbia, MD at our Elite Chiropractic and Sport office is to use a combination of manual therapies like active release and soft tissue therapy with physical therapy exercises. By paying attention to what causes the pain, how often it occurs, how persistent it is, and what your general lifestyle is like, we can formulate a personal approach to neck pain treatment. Our aim is long-lasting results for a better overall quality of life.
Owner Dr. Josh Bross demonstrates some common neck pain treatments we offer in Columbia, MD. We are sure to ask our patients about their comfort level before each treatment and ensure the treatment works for the pain they are experiencing.
Neck Pain Treatment Frequently Asked Questions
Chiropractic care can be very beneficial for neck pain. We look at all possible underlying conditions, including muscle strain and pinched nerves. Our treatment plan often involves manual adjustments with physical therapy exercises you can do at home to improve and treat neck pain.
Yes, you want to seek chiropractic care ASAP for neck pain treatment following a car accident. Car accidents can involve whiplash, tension, pinched nerves, and more, all which can create chronic neck pain conditions if left untreated.
Chiropractors help treat neck pain in Columbia, MD by looking at the causes and symptoms you are experiencing. We can provide pain relief, long lasting results, and consultations on sleeping positions, posture improvements, and more to help prevent neck pain from reoccurring. For chronic neck pain conditions, we can advise on manual adjustment therapies and more to improve quality of living.
