Neck pain can come from many sources. The one common fact is that you want relief. If you’re lucky, you may wake up one morning with neck pain from sleeping wrong, and it will be gone by the end of the day. But if your neck pain lasts longer than that or is the result of an accident, get in touch with Dr. Arthur Schmit of Schmit Chiropractic Office in Grove City, OH, as soon as possible. 

The anatomy of the neck

The neck is home to some vital structures and is much more complex than you might suspect. The impulses from the brain travel through the neck to get to the rest of the body, which makes it a vital zone to emphasize when it comes to chiropractic care. In addition, it has tendons, ligaments, muscles, and fascia. All of these are potential sources of pain, along with its seven bones. 

Causes of neck pain

Neck pain can be as simple as just a stiff neck from poor posture or sleeping with the wrong pillow, or it can be the result of an auto accident. Auto accidents often result in whiplash. The head is actually quite heavy, about 11 pounds. When it snaps back and forth, it puts a lot of stress on a relatively delicate structure. The result is soft tissues getting stretched and bones becoming misaligned. It is a recipe for pain. 

Treatment for neck pain

Often, the first treatment for neck pain in our Grove City, OH, office is to get the vertebrae back into alignment. This will be done after a complete examination is made to see exactly what is going on in your neck. Once the neck is back in alignment other therapies may be recommended. Electric muscle stimulation helps with pain due to sore and stretched muscles. It uses low doses of electricity to stimulate the muscles to contract. This makes them tired and they relax, which often helps to relieve pain. 

Therapeutic ultrasound may also be used to stimulate healing. This therapy uses sound waves to get beneath the skin to heat and vibrate the tissue. It also stimulates the endorphins, which are nature's pain relievers. Both ultrasound and electric stimulation are noninvasive and painless.

Therapeutic exercise can also help continue your healing at home. Specific exercises that stretch and strengthen the neck will be provided to help you heal quicker.

Contact Dr. Schmit of Schmit Chiropractic Office when you need to get relief from neck pain in Grove City, OH. Reach out through our website or give our office a call at (614) 875-2225 to make an appointment today.