Chiropractic Non-Surgical Neck Pain Treatment Options
Non-surgical neck pain treatment can relieve your discomfort without surgery. Most people do not want to go under the knife. The side effects of general anesthesia may be overwhelming for some people. That is why seeing a chiropractor is appealing. If you want to find out how a non-surgical neck pain treatment can help you, here are the options.
Activity modification
The chiropractor may suggest rest and relaxation for a while. Taking away pressure and stress from the neck and upper back can help remove the pain. Refraining from lifting anything heavy or playing sports can cause upper body muscles to loosen. Improving one’s posture can distribute stress throughout the entire back. This can relieve neck pain.
Pain relievers
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can take away the discomfort of neck pain. These over-the-counter medications are effective. The chiropractor can prescribe stronger pain relievers if these over-the-counter medications do not work. The patient could then take opioid-based medications, prescription-strength NSAIDs, or muscle relaxants to end the pain.
Heat or ice therapy
Placing a heated gel pack or an ice pack on the neck can relieve pain for some people. Cold therapy can relieve pain, swelling, and redness. Heat therapy can enhance blood circulation and healing in the area. Placing a barrier between the ice and the heated gel pack will protect the skin from too much heat or cold. Each application lasts for about 15-20 minutes. Having a two-hour break will allow the tissues to rest.
Manual manipulation
The chiropractor can adjust the cervical spine. This non-surgical neck pain treatment aims to improve mobility and encourage healing. The chiropractor will change the spine’s alignment. The surrounding tissues will follow.
HVLA (high-velocity low-amplitude thrust)
This is the traditional form of spinal manipulation. This non-surgical neck pain treatment often results in a sudden popping sound. The sounds come from a sudden gas release from joints. The forceful application forces the gas to come out. There is significant relief after. In some cases, there is no pop.
Low-force or gentle chiropractic technique
Patients with osteoporosis need a gentler approach to achieve relief. This gentler non-surgical neck pain treatment is spinal mobilization. Some patients choose not to have spinal twisting or forceful thrusts. That is why chiropractors recommend this technique.
Cervical traction
This is a non-surgical neck pain treatment involving the application of weight to pull up the head a little. The chiropractor aims to increase the spaces between the cervical spine. The target is the space where the nerve roots go through. Relief in the clinic could mean the possibility of getting a traction device for home use.
Flexion-distraction
This non-surgical neck pain treatment involves placing the patient on a segmented table. The table moves while the chiropractor manipulates the patient’s spine. The manipulation combines with the movements of the table to decompress and stretch the spine. This relieves back, arm, leg, and neck pain.
Sometimes, all you need is a non-surgical neck pain treatment to relieve pain
Pain is not part of a healthy life. Relieving neck pain is a priority, especially if it is debilitating. Seeking an alternative pain-relieving treatment is a better option. Your chiropractor can provide a non-surgical neck pain treatment. Regular treatments can realign your spine and end your discomfort.
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