Are you suffering from chronic neck pain? Dr. Jonathan Vitale and the team at Mon Valley Chiropractic Center in Belle Vernon and Rostraver Township, PA, can help you find relief through personalized, natural care.
Neck Pain and Chiropractic Care
The human neck is an amazing thing. It supports the weight of your head and allows it to move in various directions. It is able to accomplish these tasks thanks to an interconnected system of bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and more.
Unfortunately, playing such integral roles in your daily life means that the neck is susceptible to various injuries and sources of pain. Below, Dr. Vitale and the team at Mon Valley Chiropractic Center in Belle Vernon and Rostraver Township, PA, dive deeper into neck pain and how chiropractic care can help.
Common Causes of Pain in the Neck
When your neck hurts, it’s usually due to an issue such as a misalignment, a disc issue, tension, or a soft tissue injury. The question is what causes those issues to occur in the first place.
People who are involved in an accident, such as a car collision or a fall, can often guess what has caused their pain. Those who have not sustained a sudden injury, however, are often left wondering.
The truth is that daily habits can be as detrimental to your neck’s health as an accident. The following are just a few examples.
- Poor posture makes your head heavier, which puts additional strain on the neck.
- Sleeping on your front can strain the neck muscles.
- Leaning over a device for long periods can lead to a condition known as text neck.
Additionally, chronic conditions like arthritis, as well as degenerative disc disease can play a role.
Chiropractic Care for Pain in the Neck
Your chiropractor will assess both the hard and soft tissues of the neck to determine what is causing your pain. They’ll then combine techniques, such as those below, to address them.
- Adjustments and manipulation, which realign the cervical vertebrae
- Muscle stimulation, which stimulates healing in the neck muscles and blocks pain signals to the brain
- Trigger point therapy, which targets painful, tender knots along the fascia
- Therapeutic massage, which relieves tension, restores range of motion, and stimulates healing
- Therapeutic exercises, which enhance healing, reduce pain and tension, and restore mobility
- Lifestyle and nutritional guidance, which can help you fight pain and inflammation naturally and eliminate issues that contribute to your pain
You don’t have to suffer from neck pain another day. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Vitale at Mon Valley Chiropractic Center in Belle Vernon and Rostraver Township, PA, by calling (724) 379-6161.