Suffering From Neck Pain in Ellicott City MD?

You know the old saying, “It's a pain in the neck”? Well, when you live with neck pain long enough, you know it's important to find the best chiropractor in Ellicott City MD. Neck pain can make even the simplest of movements involving the neck, head, arms, shoulders, and back excruciatingly difficult. Neck problems can lead to headaches, upper body discomfort, and sore muscles. Immobility resulting from neck pain can cause the muscles to become weak and degenerate over time.

Understanding the root of your neck pain is a necessary step toward acquiring the treatment that will be effective in both short and long-term recovery. The following article looks at the causes of neck pain and explains how Ellicott City MD chiropractic care can be a useful alternative to conventional treatments.

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Neck Pain Relief Options in Ellicott City MD

Although the neck is a relatively small area of the body, it is comprised of some complicated structures that do the important job of holding your head up. The small size of the vertebrae of the neck allows for a lot of mobility, but can also make the neck more vulnerable to injury and pain. Some of the causes of neck pain include:

• Trauma, such as whiplash
• Sleeping position
• Poor posture
• Repetitive stress
• Abnormalities in the bone structure
• Joint issues
• Muscle strains and pulls

Most of these issues are either caused by or impact, the alignment of the spine. When muscles in the neck go into spasm, the spine gets pulled out of alignment. When the spine is misaligned, the nerves become irritated and cause further tension and other systemic problems. Because every nerve in the body has its root in the spinal column, issues that have their source at the neck can have a major impact throughout every other system.

Many people let spinal problems go uncorrected in Ellicott City MD. They hope that if they wait long enough the pain will simply go away. In some cases it will go away, but the misalignment that caused the problem is usually still there. Over time, that area can become aggravated, and the pain can return. If the problem is not corrected it can become much more serious. Some patients let things go to the point where surgery may be the only option.

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Conventional vs. Holistic care

Most commonly, people try to deal with their neck pain using prescription or over-the-counter medications. This may help to relieve the symptoms in the short-term, but not only are patients dealing with side effects, the underlying issue goes unaddressed. Massage Therapy has become more popular over the years and this can help to relieve some muscle tightness. If the issue is in the bones or joints, the problem will remain.

Chiropractic adjustments are a holistic practice that addresses the structural cause that leads to the majority neck pain. Following a thorough chiropractic assessment aimed at ruling out other issues and finding the exact source of the problem, a personalized recovery plan is developed. Gentle adjustments to the spine can bring instant relief and restore long term health to the neck and the entire body. Call our team at Morrison Chiropractic today to set up a consultation and bring an end to the pain in your neck.

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HOW CAN WE HELP?

Getting you back to normal as soon as possible is our number one goal. Treatment length can vary significantly from patient to patient, depending on the severity of the problem. Some people respond very quickly while others take more time to recover. It really depends on the severity of the injury and how long you have had it. The great news is that it typically takes less time to resolve it than it took to create it.

In the US the amount of people that end up with surgery is staggering, and the low success rate is disappointing. By consulting with a chiropractor, we will zero in on the source of the pain and deal with the cause of the problem. The goal being to avoid invasive surgery.

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OUR DOCTORS WILL LIKELY RECOMMEND:

• Joint manipulation to gently restore normal mobility and relieve pressure and pain.
• Therapy modalities to ease your muscle tightness, pain and swelling
• Myofascial Release to remove long standing tightness
• Therapeutic Exercise to restore your mobility and strength

If you are serious about resolving your neck problems, call our team at Morrison Chiropractic today to set up a consultation.