NECK PAIN TREATMENT EXETER
We specialise in neck pain treatment
At Innate Health Chiropractic we provide a range of treatment services to support people with neck pain in Exeter; whether it’s from injury or trauma, our treatments aim to support pain, stiffness, irritation and discomfort, as well as any other symptoms associated with neck pain. Whatever your requirements, whether you need help and advice or you’d like to make an appointment, simply contact our team today.
NECK PAIN TREATMENT
We help clients on a daily basis who suffer with neck conditions
Neck pain, tension and restriction is a common issue affecting the musculoskeletal system that is frequently associated with other conditions such as:
Headache arising from the neck (cervicogenic)
Tension-type headaches
Shoulder joint and shoulder girdle dysfunction
Arm pain associated with the neck such as elbow pain and tennis elbow
Soft tissue disorders of the shoulder including rotator cuff disorders
Upper back pain (thoracic pain)
Tension and inability to relax
Cervical spine pain
NECK PAIN TREATMENT
What could be causing problems with my neck
Neck problems can be caused by multiple factors, including sprains or strains, postural imbalance, sports injuries, stress and age-related degeneration. We tend to find that a combination of these factors leads to a decrease in neck function, eventually resulting in tension and pain. Most neck issues arise from accumulative postural stresses, particularly in office workers because the neck is held still for long periods.
Long periods of sitting tend to create rounded shoulders and an anterior head carriage, which can strain the neck joints and muscles. Proper neck function is also dependent on having good movement in the shoulder girdle, ribcage and pelvis.
NECK PAIN TREATMENT
How can a chiropractor help with neck pain
Chiropractors have a well established approach to treat problems causing cervical pain and neck dysfunction*.
By establishing the pattern of movement restriction in the joints of the neck and shoulder girdle, we can ascertain where the problem is arising from.
Our approach combines several different techniques that address the problem holistically, including at the joint restriction level, the muscle tension level and the overall pattern of postural compensation. We also use an approach called cranial chiropractic alongside traditional chiropractic care to help balance tension patterns in the neck and skull (see our blog on CFD).
Chiropractic care aims to address the root cause. Taking pain killers can help numb the pain, but doesn’t address the underlying tension and imbalance.
Do I have a ‘trapped nerve’ in my neck
Shoulder Pain
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Reference
*Whalen W, Farabaugh RJ, Hawk C, Minkalis AL, Lauretti W, Crivelli LS, Wyatt L, Sheppard M, Walters SA. Best-Practice Recommendations for Chiropractic Management of Patients With Neck Pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2019 Nov;42(9):635-650. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2019.08.001. Epub 2019 Dec 20. PMID: 31870638. LINK