Suffering From Neck Pain?

Read this article to learn what our team at Movement Chiropractic can do to help you.

What are the symptoms of neck pain?

Neck pain may be associated with the following signs and symptoms:

• Pain that worsens after holding your head in the same place after a long period of time
• Pain that radiates down the shoulders, arms or fingers, or up to the head
• Tightness and spasms in the neck
• Reduced range of motion
• Headache
• Stiffness
• Sharp or stabbing pain in one location

Neck pain may be acute and fade after a period of days or weeks. If neck pain does not improve after home treatment, see your doctor. If you have neck pain after a motor vehicle accident, you should set up an appointment with Dr. Go right away. After a car accident, muscle splinting may occur, and the earlier you see a chiropractor, the better off you will be. Often, injuries following automobile accidents do not present for several days. Seeking professional chiropractic care as soon as possible can greatly improve a person’s health and wellbeing in the short term, as well as prevent long-term injuries and chronic pain.

What are the causes of chronic neck pain?

Since its primary job is to support the head, the neck is susceptible to a variety of injuries and conditions relating to the muscles, joints, nerves and the bones of the cervical spine. Pain in the neck may be caused by muscles strains from staying in a certain position for an extended period of time, compressed or reduced height joints, automobile accident injuries, compressed nerves, and certain diseases. For example, many patients suffer from “text neck” from bending over their phones or tablets for too long. Neck pain can happen suddenly after an injury or it can develop gradually after years of joint wear and tear or poor posture.

Neck pain is generally diagnosed after undergoing a selection of tests determined by your doctor, which may include X-rays, a CT scan, an MRI, and other electrodiagnostic studies.

What is whiplash?

Whiplash is one of the most common complaints after a car accident. Signs of whiplash may include headaches, shoulder pain, blurred vision, dizziness, arm pain and limited range of motion. Disc and ligament damage loss of cervical lordosis can lead to the aforementioned can also come about due to untreated whiplash. The sooner one seeks treatment for their whiplash injuries, the faster the recovery will be. Dr. Go can provide diagnosis and treatment of this condition soon after the accident. Early treatment including range of motion improvement and strengthening exercises can lead to a more rapid recovery than prolonged immobilization or use of a cervical collar.