Symptoms of Neck Pain
Because we’re almost constantly using our necks, we notice when something’s wrong with them. Even minor injuries can cause symptoms that make movement demanding. Sometimes, patients push through the pain and continue to use the neck’s spine and tissues, which can lead to worsening and spreading injuries.
Pain tells us that something isn’t supporting us properly and needs attention. You should listen.
We recommend visiting our team for any of these neck pain symptoms:
- Dull, aching, sharp, throbbing, or intense neck pain
- Chronic pain (pain that’s lasted for over three months)
- Headaches
- Loss of range of motion or flexibility in the neck
- Inability to comfortably turn or nod head
- Inability to bend neck from side to side
- Radiating pain from the neck into the back or shoulders, or arms
- Stiff neck
- Consistent sore neck muscles or weakness
- Affected sleep patterns
Our chiropractors and physical therapists will find the source of your discomfort so we can deliver the proper healing methods. We know you need to find comfort as soon as possible. We’ll help you do it and give you the insight to keep those good results.
Causes of Neck Pain
Neck movement is often taken for granted, so when the integrity of the structure is compromised, and we can’t move as we’re meant to, getting support from our team of chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists, and personal trainers can help you heal and restore motion and comfort.
When healthy, the cervical spine offers numerous movements and contributes to your daily routine. If injured, seeking guidance is key to a safe, proper recovery.
Common reasons for neck pain include:
- Herniated discs or other disc injuries
- Degenerative disc disease
- Whiplash
- Arthritis
- Sprains and strains
- Pinched nerves or nerve impingement
- Pulled muscles
- Spine compression
These injuries may happen due to common movement patterns or trauma, including:
- Repetitive movements due to occupation
- Sports accidents
- Auto accidents
- Overuse of the spine or soft tissues in the neck
- Consistent physical activity
- Poor posture, ergonomics, and workstation setup
- Improper lifting and moving techniques
- Consistent device use
- Inactivity
Whether you play basketball or sit at a desk all day, you may find yourself experiencing neck trauma. Our team is prepared to aid in and quicken your healing process and give you the strength to help prevent re-injury and keep your neck healthy.
Total Performance’s Neck Pain Treatments
If you’re looking for a safe, non-invasive way to get pain-free and the knowledge to support your neck with healthy posture, movements, and strengthening techniques, we’d like to work with you. We combine chiropractic, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and training to ensure you get the best possible outcome.
Some of the solutions we use to end neck discomfort include:
- Chiropractic manipulation- our team provides both manual and instrument-assisted spinal and extremity adjustments to affected areas, removing restrictions and improving comfort and motion
- Sports rehabilitation and physical therapy- corrective exercises, stretches, and movement strategies are designed to treat the unique patient and their injuries, helping to strengthen the body and encourage a faster recovery process
- Manual therapy- several soft tissue techniques, such as cupping and taping, designed to help heal dysfunctions and provide healthy circulation to needed areas
- Active Release Techniques (ART)- therapies that focus on soft tissues, reducing inflammation in tissues and providing fast pain relief
- Training– individualized exercise programs designed for the patient’s injury, needs, and goals, encouraging strength and balance
- Massage therapy- soft tissue therapy to help reduce pain and improve mobility while your tissues are healing
- And more
For a well-rounded treatment and healing process, we provide in-clinic service, in-gym exercises and rehab, and take-home guidance to use going forward. From lifestyle to posture to movements, we want you to leave with the tools to stay strong and healthy.
Benefits of Chiropractic & Physical Therapies for Neck Pain
Our doctors and therapists have one mission, and that’s to get you pain-free using safe, effective, evidence-based solutions. We treat your injury, not your symptoms, so you can trust that your body will support you correctly.
We don’t want you to need surgery, aggressive medical treatments, or pain medication, so we’ll create the optimal treatment plan to help you heal right the first time.
Chiropractic methods and physical therapy offer many benefits, including:
- Improved comfort
- Improved range of motion and flexibility
- Joint and soft tissue health
- Muscle strengthening
- Improved movements patterns and posture
- Improved sleep quality
- Little to no downtime and a quick recovery process
- Athletic and physical enhancement
- Sporting event guidance, education, and preparation
- Increased energy
- Reduced stress and anxiety, heightened relaxation
- Improved focus and productivity
If you’re suffering from neck pain or motion loss, let’s put an end to it now. You deserve to work and play in comfort. We’ll help you reach that goal.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING…
As a Soccer Coach, I am constantly dealing with injuries related to the hips, knees, and backs. Scott and his staff have been working with my players to increase muscle mobility and flexibility in those key areas. After a few weeks of training, my players and coaches are noticing a difference. We also have not had players missing games because of muscle tears or pulls. I have also had individual athletes use them for treatment and the results have been positive. I would like to recommend Total Performance for your team or athlete.