Neck pain treatment encompasses a range of therapeutic approaches designed to alleviate discomfort and improve function in the cervical spine. Our clinic offers holistic solutions tailored to your unique needs, focusing on addressing underlying issues rather than merely masking symptoms. Our goal is to promote optimal spinal health and enhance your overall well-being.
What Are The Common Causes of Neck Pain:
Chronic postural strain: Prolonged hours at a computer or staring down at a smartphone.
Poor posture: Muscle spasms and associated trigger points.
Poor sleeping posture: Especially sleeping on the stomach with the head turned all night.
Whiplash injury: From car accidents or other forms of neck trauma.
Carrying heavy items: Repeatedly carrying a heavy purse or backpack for extended periods.
Sports injuries: Rapid whiplash-type neck movements or concussions.
Occupational stress: Extreme neck postures such as cradling a phone between head and shoulder, painting ceilings, roofing, or flooring tasks involving staring down all day.
What is The Best Way To Properly Diagnose Neck Pain?
Proper diagnosis is crucial for effective neck pain management. At Accelerated Back & Neck Rehab Centre, we utilize advanced diagnostic techniques, including physical examination, imaging studies, and patient history assessment, to pinpoint the root cause of your neck pain accurately. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of your condition, enabling us to tailor treatment to your specific needs.
- Computed Tomography Scan (CT or CAT scan)
- Discography
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Myelogram
- Selective Nerve Root Block
- X-rays
5 exercises to relieve neck pain
If you have neck pain, let your healthcare provider know before trying new exercises. Your provider can help you understand which moves are safe for you and which you should avoid.
Remember, stretching and strengthening exercises to ease pain and stiffness may cause mild discomfort, but they shouldn’t cause pain. Stop if any activities make your symptoms worse.
Here are some exercises to discuss with your provider. Unless otherwise stated, you can begin each one in a seated or standing position. Make sure to maintain good posture with your shoulders back, your head in a neutral position, and your core engaged (to stabilize your spine).
Side-to-Side Bends (Lateral Neck Flexion): Gently tilt your head towards one shoulder, aiming to bring your ear closer to your shoulder without raising it. Hold briefly, then return to the neutral position and repeat on the opposite side.
Forward Neck Bends (Neck Flexion and Extension): Slowly lower your chin towards your chest, feeling a stretch in the back of your neck. Then, gently lift your head upward, looking towards the ceiling. Repeat this flexion and extension movement to ease tension.
Side-to-Side Turns (Neck Rotation): Rotate your head to one side, aiming to look over your shoulder. Hold briefly, then return to the center and repeat on the opposite side. This exercise promotes flexibility in the neck muscles.
Chin Tucks (Neck Retraction): While maintaining a neutral head position, gently draw your chin towards your chest, lengthening the back of your neck. Hold briefly, then release. This exercise helps counteract forward head posture.
Levator Scapulae Stretch: Gently tilt your head to one side, bringing your ear towards your shoulder. With the opposite hand, gently grasp the side of your head and apply a slight additional stretch. Hold, then switch sides. This stretch targets the levator scapulae muscle, often implicated in neck pain.
Chiropractic Treatment for Neck Pain
At Accelerated Back & Neck Rehab Centre, we are committed to helping you overcome neck pain and headaches and regain your quality of life. Chiropractic care is a cornerstone of our headache treatment approach. Our skilled chiropractors employ gentle spinal adjustments to correct misalignments, alleviate nerve compression, and restore proper function to the cervical spine. By addressing spinal misalignment and promoting optimal spinal health, chiropractic treatment offers effective relief from neck pain and associated headaches. Our holistic approach to headache treatment addresses the root cause of your symptoms, providing lasting relief and promoting optimal spinal health. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards a pain-free, active lifestyle.