Neck pain is an extremely common ailment for athletes and non-athletes alike. Neck pain can be caused by numerous problems, self-induced or not. Poor posture is the most common cause of neck pain along with other forms of neck strain. With so many people sitting at desks all day long, especially in Silicon Valley, neck strain can be very common. Neck pain is the second most common problem relating to movable body parts and it affects about two-thirds of the population, and almost 10% of these people have chronic neck pain. Receiving chiropractic treatment from Dr. Petersen in San Jose for your neck can often help diminish or solve the problems of neck pain.
What are the causes?
Neck muscles strains are the most common causes for neck pain. Hunching over or having bad posture in general for long periods of time often leads to neck muscle strains. Sleeping at an awkward neck position or clenching can also strain the neck. Stress is also a major cause of neck pain, resulting in tension in the neck. Pinched nerves can play a big part in neck pain. Bone spurs or misalignment in the neck can cause a nerve to be compressed, causing inflammation and pain. Whiplash is another major cause of neck pain, typically resulting from automobile accidents that snap the head forward and then back. Osteoarthritis in the neck, also know as cervical spondylosis, is the result of gradual and general wear and tear of neck joints and bones, causing pain and inflammation. Illnesses such as meningitis or fibromyalgia can also affect the neck.
What are the symptoms?
- Neck pain: sharp, dull, tingling, or numbness
- Headaches
- Decreased mobility in neck
- Inflammation in neck
- Tightness in neck and/or shoulder area
Our staff is well trained to correctly diagnose and treat neck pain. We utilize the most advanced Physiotherapy Techniques such as ART active release technique, Graston, E-stem, Class 4 laser, Cold laser and exercise to get you back to your activity in the shortest time possible.
Tests
We can order imaging tests to properly assess what is causing the symptoms.
- X-rays
X-rays show us if there is internal damage in the neck that can be treated.
Treatment in our office is broken down into three segments:
- Pain reduction
Stopping or decreasing the activity that is causing the pain is the main goal of our first treatment segment. Applying ice and heat alternatively throughout the day will help with both pain and inflammation. Our Class 4 laser treatment is very effective for this segment. - A range of treatments to restore oxygen and nutrients to the damaged tissue
- Class 4 laser
- Graston Technique Therapy
Successful in effectively treating all soft tissue conditions, whether they are chronic, acute or post- surgical. - E-stim
Electric muscle stimulation using a device that delivers electronic pulses to motor nerves through electrodes placed on the skin, causing a motor response to achieve a number of desired results. - Ultra Sound
- Different types of Soft tissue work is implemented by us to restore the proper nutrients to the tissue
- Exercise
We offer a very effective Physiotherapy regiment to both decrease pain and restore proper function.