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Neck Pain

Neck Pain Chiropractors in Watkinsville & Athens

Neck pain is one of the most common issues that people face. It can be caused by injury, aging, and accidents, and the severity can range from a mild annoyance to a debilitating problem. Depending on the case, people may only need a simple cold compress, or they may require complicated surgery. But there’s one simple solution that is overlooked by many patients: chiropractic care for neck pain.

At Chiropractic Works, we provide comprehensive chiropractic care for neck pain. With our expert neck pain chiropractors, we manipulate your joints, spine, and muscles around the neck area to address the cause of your discomfort. We take on a holistic approach that treats the source of the problems, not just the symptoms. We’ll help you improve your lifestyle along the way to eliminate the root cause of your neck problems.

  • No Chemical Treatments: You won’t need to take expensive medications that cause unwanted side effects.
  • Non-Invasive: Some neck pain treatment involve surgery, a costly and delicate procedure that can take patients weeks or months to recover from. Chiropractic care, on the other hand, is non-invasive and does not require a recovery period.
  • Restores Spinal Health: Chiropractic care improves the overall structural health of your spine.
  • Prevent Further Damage or Illness: Our holistic approach also helps prevent future spinal issues while addressing the present ones.
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Neck Pain and the Cervical Spine

So why is the neck more susceptible to pain than other body parts? To answer this, we must first understand the anatomy of the cervical spine.

It’s called “cervical” because the root word, “cervix”, pertains to any part of the body that functions as a neck — a narrow area of tissues that serve as a passage. The cervical spine is located at the neck. It’s a group of seven vertebrae that begins at the bottom of the skull. It’s separated by rubbery pads called spinal discs, acting as shock absorbers and enabling flexibility. Together, the vertebrae and discs allow you to move your head and support the weight of the skull.

As we age, the cervical spine becomes more vulnerable to injury. Without proper care, the discs may deteriorate, become more vulnerable to damage in accidents, and become more stiff or feel  like movement is restricted. Age is also a big factor, as our vertebrae and spinal discs become brittle and lose their elasticity over time

Osteoarthritis

This degenerative joint disease is caused by deteriorating cartilage — a normal occurrence that happens to joints that are not moving or functioning properly. If joints remain dysfunctional over a long enough period of time, the cartilage that holds the facet joints together and the discs that serve as cushions between bones start to degrade. When this happens, the spine becomes stiffer and bones may start to grow painful spurs.

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Bulging Disc

A bulging disc is often the precursor to a herniated disc. The out wall fibers (annulus) have not yet completely torn or ruptured, however the disc is pushing out into the spinal canal or nerve root opening. This happens when the annulus can no longer hold the weight on it, so it sags and forces itself into the surrounding tissues. This results in pain that slowly builds over time.

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Injury/Whiplash

Sudden movements caused by contact sports, car accidents, and physical assault can result in various neck injuries. One particular problem is called whiplash, caused by the rapid forceful back-and-forth movement of the head and cervical spine. This can result in soreness, pain or numbness, and loss of range of motion.

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Repetitive Motion

Constant motions like twisting the head, straining during exercise, and reaching can stress the cervical spine. While the effects aren’t immediate, these repetitive motions weaken the vertebrae and discs over time, particularly to the joints that are not functioning properly. The initial symptoms may come and go, but the more we age, the more apparent these injuries become.

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Bad Posture

Bad posture when sitting or standing places undue stress on the wrong vertebrae. Much like repetitive motions, bad posture’s effects aren’t obvious at first. However, as we age, the bones that experience the most pressure or weight degenerate faster than the others. This can eventually result in pain and soreness.

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Muscle Strains

The cervical spine can move thanks to muscles around the neck, which are also vulnerable to injury. The most common problem is muscle strain, which can happen when we overstretch or tear muscle tissues. When this happens, your neck will feel pain and stiffness, and you’ll have a limited range of movement.

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Sleeping Position

Cervical spine pain is common among people with poor sleeping positions. Much like bad posture, bad sleeping positions place stress on specific parts of the cervical spine. The unnatural distribution of weight can result in soreness and irregular sleeping patterns.

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Pinched Nerve

A pinched nerve in the neck area is sometimes referred to as a cervical radiculopathy based on the severity of clinical presentation. This means that the nerve roots of your cervical spine are compressed and inflamed. This can result in sharp or radiating pain, muscle weakness, and numbness that spreads from the neck to the shoulders and arms.

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Herniated Disc

Herniated discs occur when the gelatinous central portion of the disc is pushed out of the disc’s ruptured or torn annulus or outer wall. This can squeeze into the spinal canal, resulting in pain that radiates from the neck to the shoulder and arms. If the gelatinous mass pushes against a nerve, numbness or tingling sensations can also happen.

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What to Expect with Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain

If you’re experiencing chronic or acute neck pain, Chiropractic Works offers holistic neck pain chiropractic care to address the issue. We follow a systematic process to ensure that you get the treatment you need; during your first appointment, you can expect a thorough examination to detect potential issues.

We’ll talk to you about your medical history and if necessary request X-rays or other diagnostic procedures. Not only will these help us determine what’s ailing you, but they also help us identify early signs of other problems that can be prevented. Once we’re done with the assessment, we’ll develop a personalized care plan. These procedures will work with your nervous system and are non-invasive and gentle.

Contact Us Today for Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain

Chiropractic care for neck issues is a non-invasive method for treating the root cause of the issue rather than just the symptoms. Since it is all-natural and safe, it’s a smarter alternative to medicine or surgery and requires no recovery time. For effective relief from neck pain, choose Chiropractic Works and experience the expertise of our skilled neck pain chiropractors. We provide a comprehensive and personalized approach to patient care. Ready for your first appointment? Schedule one today by filling out our contact form or calling us at (706) 548-8984.

Frequently Asked Questions About Neck Pain Chiropractors

Yes, chiropractors know the proper procedures to correct issues in the cervical spine. By manipulating the spine through stretches, and other specific movements, they can relieve pain, soreness, and pressure on the nerves that could be causing numbness.

Neck pain chiropractors use manual therapy, soft tissue therapy, exercise therapy, and homecare recommendations for self-management.

To know where to manipulate a patient’s spine, a chiropractor performs a thorough evaluation, studies lab results, checks the range of motion and posture, and performs palpation of the spine.

Chronic neck pain is one sure sign that you should go see a neck pain chiropractors. But if you feel numbness in your neck, shoulder, or arms, have been in a recent accident, or have frequent headaches, you should also set an appointment.

This depends on the severity of your condition. The first few weeks can be the most critical when trying to restore proper spinal function and during that time 2-3 times per week should achieve the best results, eventually decreasing this to once a week during the next week or two and then slowly decreasing in frequency until you are attending once every month or two.

You will often start feeling some relief after your first session, and significant relief is usually noted within the first two weeks. With our preventative and holistic approach, you’ll notice that your symptoms aren’t returning, and you feel much better than before and ongoing.

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