Neck pain is common, but that doesn’t mean you have to simply live with it.
If you are dealing with neck pain, neck stiffness, reduced range of motion, headaches, or discomfort that extends into the shoulder or arm, you may be wondering whether seeing a chiropractor could help.
At Fresh Start Chiropractic in Linwood, NJ, we evaluate the spine and surrounding structures to determine what may be contributing to your symptoms and whether chiropractic care is appropriate.
We proudly serve patients from Linwood, Northfield, Egg Harbor Township and surrounding South Jersey communities.
What Causes Neck Pain?
Neck pain can have many causes.
Everyday activities such as sitting at a computer, looking down at a phone, driving, exercising, sleeping in an awkward position, or repetitive work can place stress on the neck.
Neck pain can also occur following an injury or accident.
Sometimes the problem is simply that the joints and surrounding tissues are not moving as well as they should.
Because there are many possible causes of neck pain, a proper examination is important before deciding what type of care makes sense.
When Should You See a Chiropractor for Neck Pain?
Consider a chiropractic evaluation if your neck pain or stiffness:
- Keeps coming back
- Makes it difficult to turn or move your head
- Interferes with work, exercise or daily activities
- Occurs along with upper-back or shoulder discomfort
- Is accompanied by certain types of headaches
- Has not improved as you expected
- Started after an injury or change in activity
A chiropractor can evaluate your neck and spine, assess movement and determine whether chiropractic care may be appropriate.
Can Chiropractic Care Help Neck Pain?
Chiropractic care focuses on the relationship between the spine, joints, movement and overall musculoskeletal function.
Depending on your examination findings, chiropractic treatment may include specific spinal adjustments and other techniques designed to improve joint movement and function.
At Fresh Start Chiropractic, we use a variety of techniques, including manual and instrument-assisted adjustments, drop-table techniques, SOT blocking, flexion-distraction and muscle work.
Your care should be based on your individual examination—not simply on the fact that you have neck pain.
What About Neck Pain and Headaches?
The neck can sometimes play a role in certain headaches.
Cervicogenic headaches, for example, are headaches associated with structures in the neck. They can sometimes occur along with neck stiffness or restricted neck movement.
If you experience headaches along with ongoing neck problems, it may be worth having your cervical spine and movement evaluated.
Not every headache comes from the neck, however, so an appropriate evaluation is important.
What About Pain, Tingling or Numbness Going Into the Arm?
Neck problems can sometimes be associated with symptoms extending into the shoulder, arm or hand.
These symptoms deserve careful evaluation because there are multiple possible causes.
If you are experiencing significant weakness, progressive numbness, severe or unusual symptoms, or symptoms following a serious injury, medical evaluation may be appropriate.
A good healthcare provider should know when chiropractic care is appropriate—and when another type of evaluation is needed.
You Don’t Have to Wait Until Your Neck Hurts
At Fresh Start Chiropractic, we believe chiropractic care can be about more than responding to pain.
Your spine is involved in almost everything you do: moving, exercising, working, sleeping, driving and enjoying your everyday life.
Maintaining good spinal movement and function can be part of a larger approach to taking care of your health.
Just as you don’t brush your teeth only when they hurt, you don’t necessarily have to think about your spine only when something hurts.
For some people, regular chiropractic care becomes part of their ongoing approach to maintaining their health and staying active.
Looking for a Chiropractor for Neck Pain in Northfield or Linwood, NJ?
If you are searching for a chiropractor in Northfield, NJ, chiropractor in Linwood, NJ, or chiropractic care for neck pain in South Jersey, Fresh Start Chiropractic is conveniently located at 6 Shore Road in Linwood.
Drs. Jennifer and John Fresh have more than 20 years of experience helping people improve their spinal health and function.
If neck pain, stiffness, headaches or other symptoms are affecting your everyday life, contact Fresh Start Chiropractic to schedule an evaluation and find out whether chiropractic care may be right for you.
Fresh Start Chiropractic
6 Shore Road
Linwood, NJ 08221
609-926-8900