Johnson Street Chiropractic of High Point
Johnson Street Chiropractic of High Point realize neck and back pain is a fairly common condition. Most people will experience it at some point in their lives. Pain medication often is the first line of defense against neck and back pain but it doesn't solve the problem and many drugs carry the risk of harmful side effects. Chiropractic treatment for neck and back pain consists of spinal adjustments, moist heat, ice, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, cold laser, traction, myofacial release, strength and stretching exercises all of which is a non-invasive and drug-free therapy.
The first thing Dr. Kevin Murray will want to know during your visit is the intensity and duration of your pain. Sometimes, the pain is merely a mild nuisance but severe neck and back pain can cause serious impairment of your daily activities. While mild to moderate pain is typically the temporary result of poor posture or carelessness when performing daily activities, severe neck and back pain can be a sign of a congenital defect such as scoliosis, an injury from a recent accident, or progressive age-related deterioration.
Although Dr. Murray will use many of the same criteria as a physician when diagnosing neck and back pain, a chiropractic medical history tends to place greater weight on the fact that the neck and back is merely one part of the integrated bio-mechanical system that is the human spine. Systems such as accompanying shoulder, arm, hip, and leg pain are considered in context of the underlying issue of chiropractic neck and back pain.
Spinal adjustments are an important part of the treatment program for chiropractic neck and back pain. This drug-free therapy simply involves the chiropractor using his or her hands to treat subluxations. A subluxation occurs when one or more vertebrae move out of position, thus creating pressure and irritation near the spinal nerves. Spinal adjustments can fix the subluxation, relieve pressure off the nerve, relieve pain in the soft tissues, increase circulation, and stimulate the body’s nervous system.
Contrary to popular belief, spinal adjustments are not painful. When you seek chiropractic treatment for neck and back pain, the treatment is precise and gentle. Chiropractors are trained as experts in the spine and how to manually return motion to restricted spinal joints. They do not merely “pop” or “crack” bones until something “snaps” back into place.
After spinal adjustments and therapy, Dr. Murray may recommend that you use an ice pack on your neck and back to further control inflammation. This cold therapy can be completed at home and is an excellent supplement to traditional chiropractic treatment for neck and back pain.
Once Dr. Murray has helped to get your neck or back pain under control, he may suggest exercise, diet, or lifestyle changes to improve your range of motion, strengthen muscles, and prevent a painful relapse. If your condition does not seem to be improving within a reasonable time frame, however, you may be referred to a another specialist for further treatment.
The first thing Dr. Kevin Murray will want to know during your visit is the intensity and duration of your pain. Sometimes, the pain is merely a mild nuisance but severe neck and back pain can cause serious impairment of your daily activities. While mild to moderate pain is typically the temporary result of poor posture or carelessness when performing daily activities, severe neck and back pain can be a sign of a congenital defect such as scoliosis, an injury from a recent accident, or progressive age-related deterioration.
Although Dr. Murray will use many of the same criteria as a physician when diagnosing neck and back pain, a chiropractic medical history tends to place greater weight on the fact that the neck and back is merely one part of the integrated bio-mechanical system that is the human spine. Systems such as accompanying shoulder, arm, hip, and leg pain are considered in context of the underlying issue of chiropractic neck and back pain.
Spinal adjustments are an important part of the treatment program for chiropractic neck and back pain. This drug-free therapy simply involves the chiropractor using his or her hands to treat subluxations. A subluxation occurs when one or more vertebrae move out of position, thus creating pressure and irritation near the spinal nerves. Spinal adjustments can fix the subluxation, relieve pressure off the nerve, relieve pain in the soft tissues, increase circulation, and stimulate the body’s nervous system.
Contrary to popular belief, spinal adjustments are not painful. When you seek chiropractic treatment for neck and back pain, the treatment is precise and gentle. Chiropractors are trained as experts in the spine and how to manually return motion to restricted spinal joints. They do not merely “pop” or “crack” bones until something “snaps” back into place.
After spinal adjustments and therapy, Dr. Murray may recommend that you use an ice pack on your neck and back to further control inflammation. This cold therapy can be completed at home and is an excellent supplement to traditional chiropractic treatment for neck and back pain.
Once Dr. Murray has helped to get your neck or back pain under control, he may suggest exercise, diet, or lifestyle changes to improve your range of motion, strengthen muscles, and prevent a painful relapse. If your condition does not seem to be improving within a reasonable time frame, however, you may be referred to a another specialist for further treatment.