Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain Houston

Neck pain is a common problem affecting millions of Americans and it is one of the top reasons people seek chiropractic care with Your Houston Chiropractors Dr. Gregory Johnson and Dr. Tristan Wendt, who have extensive experience helping patients overcome neck pain.

Most people with neck pain usually try to eliminate pain on their own or ignore it altogether, hoping the pain will naturally go away. Prolonged neck pain can affect overall health and quality of life as it can limit your range of motion. At Advanced Chiropractic Relief, we use gentle chiropractic care to alleviate neck pain, so patients can get back to enjoying normal, active and pain-free life.

There are several types of neck pain, but the most common types are acute and chronic neck pain.

Acute neck pain- Patients with acute neck pain often improve on their own through self-care and addressing the cause of neck pain. If acute neck pain does not improve within a few weeks, you can consider non-drug therapies, such as c care or Home Mirror Image Exercises.

Chronic neck pain- Neck pain is considered chronic when it persists for three months or longer. Long-term use of pain medication usually does not improve functioning for patients with chronic neck pain. Studies have shown that natural therapies, including chiropractic care, prove beneficial in relieving neck pain. Psychological and social factors also contribute to chronic neck pain. Most patients with chronic neck pain will not become pain-free, so care should be more focused on managing or reducing painful symptoms and improving functions.

With neck pain, most people will experience the following symptoms:

There are several possible causes for neck pain. If left untreated, neck pain can get more serious. Neck pain can possibly be a sign of another condition. This is why it is important to seek professional help for proper diagnosis. Advanced Chiropractic Relief has decades of experience diagnosing patients with neck pain diagnosing neck pain and determining the proper chiropractic care.

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This is the most common cause of neck pain for people. Repeating the same movements of your neck can strain and harm the bones and nerves in your neck. By continuously repeating those movements, neck pain will only worsen. Even little tasks can pose as a threat to bones and nerves in the neck.

When you are constantly stressed, the chronic tension causes your muscles to become sore and weak. Dr. Johnson recommends regular chiropractic, regular exercises and relaxation exercises, such as deep breathing, to de-stress your mind and body.

The International Chiropractors Association defines vertebral subluxation as the stress response when spinal bones suffer from improper motion or position, which affects nerve communications between the brain and the body. When there is a disruption, misalignment, or abnormal separation in the position of the vertebrae, it results in debilitating neck pain and inflammation. Read more about Vertebral Subluxation ›

A cervical herniated disc does not always mean that you are going to suffer from neck pain. There are people with herniated or bulging disc who don’t suffer from any painful symptoms. However, there are cases when the cervical herniated disc pinches or presses against a cervical nerve, causing intense and excruciating pain that frequently radiates to other parts of the body.

As we age, the spinal discs degenerate and lose hydration and the ability to cushion the spinal vertebrae, causing irritation and pain.

For most people, pain goes away on its own after a few days or weeks. But for some, the neck pain becomes chronic and debilitating and lasts for months or years. Your Houston Chiropractors Dr. Wendt and Dr. Johnson help alleviate neck pain and improve mobility through safe and gentle chiropractic care. At Advanced Chiropractic Relief, we also help educate our patients about proper posture, stress management and overall lifestyle modifications to avoid neck pain.

Comprehensive Exam- Your ACR Chiropractor carries out a thorough examination of your neck and entire spine to determine the best approach for your neck pain. During the examination, they will check your posture and identity the areas of restricted movement.

Comprehensive and Individualized Treatment Plan- After careful and thorough assessment of your neck and entire spine and identifying the source of your pain, your ACR Chiropractor will put together a comprehensive and individualized chiropractic plan that is designed to alleviate painful symptoms of your condition.

Spinal Adjustments- Spinal chiropractic adjustments relieve pressure on the nervous system, promote spinal health and improve overall health. These adjustments are especially beneficial for providing relief from neck pain.

To learn more about chiropractic care for neck pain in Houston, contact Advanced Chiropractic Relief here to schedule a consultation with Dr. Wendt or Dr. Johnson.