Chiropractic care has been proven to help certain types of neck and back pain. Chiropractic combined with moderate exercise has been shown to be an effective way to prevent pain as well as lessen chronic pain over time.
Many of us have experienced ongoing neck troubles at some point during our lives. Looking at human anatomy, it’s no wonder pain strikes us so often in this vulnerable area. While the neck structure gives us an amazing range of movement with which to see our environment, it also leaves us prone to injury of the muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints. But by making regular visits to the chiropractor, paying attention to posture and doing regular stretching and strengthening exercises, our necks can be pain-free.
Moderate and acute neck pain is one of the most frequent reasons for trips to primary care doctors, prompting millions of visits every year. For patients, it can be a difficult problem to navigate. In some cases the pain and stiffness crop up without explanation, and treatment options are varied.
A new study published this month in the Annals of Internal Medicine (an academic journal published by the American College of Physicians) finds chiropractic treatment and exercise more effective at relieving neck pain than pain medication. This is exciting and ground breaking research as it reinforces the use of conservative care… continue reading
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