Many people experience neck pain, which can begin in the neck region but also extend down one or both arms. The sources of neck pain are often associated with disorders, injuries, or diseases that may affect the various components of the neck. If you are dealing with acute or chronic neck pain and live near Northeast Philadelphia, Dr. Jean Harold Fontaine at Vitasource Chiropractic & Rehabilitation can assist in finding the back pain relief you seek.
Neck Pain Symptoms
The area of the neck is associated with the cervical part of the spine - the seven vertebrae labeled C1-C7. Pressure on the cervical spine often generates various levels of pain. Discomfort in this area may be especially concerning as it is where nerves connect the brain to multiple areas of the body.
Neck pain can manifest in many ways, as follows -
- Dull discomfort or sharp pain.
- Tenderness.
- Dizziness/Headaches.
- Muscle spasms.
- Limited mobility.
- Radiating pain through the shoulders and arms.
- It becomes challenging to speak or swallow.
Common Neck Pain Causes
Neck pain varies, but many individuals can experience it simply from years of poor posture. Other causes include -
- Arthritis.
Arthritis is the single leading cause of disability in the nation, with nearly 60 million American adults afflicted.
- Traumatic Injury.
Injuries (such as a muscle tear, whiplash, or a ruptured ligament) can happen while playing sports or in a car accident.
- Muscle Strain.
Overuse or misuse of neck muscles can create a painful strain. This could be from strenuous activity, but could also be related to hunching over books or phones.
- Disc Degeneration.
Intravertebral discs often break down simply due to aging or a traumatic event. The degeneration of discs may result from various genetic and environmental factors.
- Cervical Stenosis.
When the spine narrows, the condition is known as stenosis. When it happens in the neck region, such as cervical stenosis, the condition can press on nerves, generating pain and other symptoms.
Neck Pain Treatment Options
These are the options offered by Vitasource Chiropractic & Rehabilitation that can help relieve neck pain-
- Pro-Adjustor Spinal Adjustments - an advanced technique that uses computerized technology to help assess spinal misalignments and move joints back into place.
- Spinal decompression.
- Therapeutic Exercise.
- Shockwave Therapy.
Get Neck Pain Relief from a Leading Northeast Philadelphia Chiropractor Today
For more information regarding effective and non-invasive neck pain relief options, contact Dr. Fontaine or a member of Vitasource Chiropractic & Rehabilitation at 215-276-2250 or online.