Neck Pain and the Chiropractic Lifestyle

Treat the Symptoms or The Cause

Neck pain is a common health complaint.

While a massage feels good, it doesn't address the underlying cause (s) of neck pain.

A popular response to neck pain is taking drugs to cover up the problem (aspirin, analgesics, pain pills) or treating its symptoms (muscle relaxers, massage, hot packs).

But next pain isn't caused by a lack of aspirin or drugs!

The chiropractic approach to neck pain is to locate its underlying cause. This begins with a complete case history and thorough examination. Special attention is given to the structure and function of the spine, and its affect on the nervous system.

Is the proper spinal curve present? Are the nerve openings between each pair of spinal bones free and clear? Is the head balanced? Are the shoulders level? These and other considerations are used to create a plan of specific chiropractic adjustments to help improve the motion and position of spinal vertebrae.

With improved structure and function, neck pain often diminishes or total disappears--without addictive drugs or harmful side effects!

Your chiropractic doctor is an expert at using specific chiropractic adjustments to help restore spinal function.

Many patients with neck pain have lost the normal forward curve in the neck. this can affect the brain stem and spinal cord.

Neck pain isn't caused by a lack of aspirin or pain pills!

Your Neck Supports 10-13 Pounds

Your neck has to balance and support the equivalent of a 10-13 pound bowling ball.

 

Is it hard to look over your shoulder? Is there a constant throbbing in your neck? Do you notice a "grinding" sound as you turn your head? Sounds like you need a thorough chiropractic examination.

 

The Chiropractic Lifestyle

A continuing schedule of regular chiropractic checkups can help detect, correct, and maintain optimum spinal and nervous system function. Find out how chiropractic care, combined with proper diet, exercise, and other aspects of good health and personal hygiene can enhance your well-being and help you enjoy life to the fullest. Ask your Doctor of Chiropractor for a care program designed for you age, condition and lifestyle.

 

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Harrison, D., D.C., Spinal Biomechanics: A Chiropractic Perspective, Journal of Clinical Chiropractic, 1992.

 

Kirk, R., D.C., Lawrence, D., D.C., Valvo, N., D.C., States' Manual of Spinal, Pelvic and Extravertebral Techniques, 3rd edition, National College of Chiropractic, 1991.

 

Maynard, J., D.C., Healing Hands, 4th edition, Jonorm Publishing Company, 1991.

 

McAlpine, J., D.C., A Discussion of the Dentate Ligament Nerve Traction Mechanism, International Review of Chiropractic, October-December 1980.

 

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Strauss, J., D.C., Chiropractic Philosophy, 3rd edition, Foundation for the Advancement of Chiropractic Education, 1994.

 

Back Talk Systems, Inc. 1997

 

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