Natural Neck Pain Management: Your Questions Answered!
Has a pinched nerve become a literal pain in your neck? If you are searching for a safe and effective alternative to prescription painkillers, then you have come to the right place. Whether strain from computer work or an untreated whiplash injury is triggering your pain, our chiropractors can help. Drs. Eric Santjer and Suzanne Santjer can help stop your pain at the source while providing all-natural relief.Chiropractic Care Relieves Pinched Nerve Pain
Below, our Chesapeake chiropractors answer your most frequently asked questions about treating a pinched nerve and managing neck pain. Read on to learn how we can help you!
What is causing my pain?
A whiplash injury from a car accident is one of the most frequent causes for neck pain. However, everything from a herniated disc to poor posture can trigger neck pain. When the spine is out of alignment, a disc can compress nearby nerves; this compression causes pain.
How does chiropractic care support natural pain relief?
An untreated injury can cause a spinal misalignment, triggering chronic pain in addition to muscle soreness and stiffness. For example, a pinched nerve in the upper back could cause neck pain, headache and migraines. Our chiropractors recommend all patients receive a diagnostic exam to evaluate their spinal health. Should subluxation exist, chiropractic adjustments are a gentle, non-invasive treatment to correct these spinal misalignments. By creating space between the vertebrae, we reduce nerve compression and relieve pain.
What can I do in my daily life to help manage neck pain?
Small changes to your daily lifestyle can have a big impact on your overall health and pain management! Start with your office arrangement: make sure the computer and phone are easily within reach. If possible, use the speakerphone rather than craning your neck to one side when talking on the phone. At night, if you sleep on your side, choose a firmer pillow to support the cervical spine. You can also relieve tensions with gentle stretches at home; our Chesapeake chiropractor is happy to show you which stretches are best for your needs.
Do you suffer from pain in your neck?