Neck Pain
Neck pain is the second most common reason, next to back pain, leads someone to first visit Waldwick Family Chiropractic.
Why?
It is estimated that for every inch you hold your head forward, approximately 10 pounds of pressure is added to the base of the neck.
The average person holds their head about 3-4 inches forward when looking at their phone or tablet, which means there could be an additional 30-40 pounds of tension added to your spine as you’re reading this right now!
We believe the increase in technology use over the past few years is to blame for the drastic increase in neck pain that we are seeing in our Waldwick community.
Patients who visit Waldwick Family Chiropractic for neck pain usually complain of one or more of the following:
A “pinched nerve” in the neck
Pain or stiffness at the base of the neck
Numbness and tingling into the arm
Trouble turning their head
Swelling in the neck
Here are some common contributors to neck pain:
“Tech-Neck” or “Text Neck”
Desk jobs
Driving for long periods of time
Too much sitting
Poor posture
Car accidents (whiplash)
Sports injuries
Our Approach to Neck Pain Relief
We take neck pain seriously.
After a thorough health history and consultation, you will undergo a detailed examination that helps us determine what exactly is causing your neck pain.
During the exam, one of our Waldwick Family Chiropractic team members will perform a range of motion examination, a neurologic examination, orthopedic examination, and a complete spinal examination.
Is your neck pain coming from a disc, a muscle, or a joint? These are the questions that our comprehensive examination process will help us answer.
Once we have determined the root cause of your neck pain and that you are a good candidate to receive chiropractic care, we will then assemble an individualized care plan that is designed to not only eliminate the pain and symptoms that you are presenting with but to also treat the root cause of your neck pain.
Individualized Chiropractic Care Plans
Our individualized care plans usually consist of a combination of the following:
Consistent Chiropractic Care
Passive Therapies (Electric Muscle Stim, Mechanical Traction, Therapeutic Ultrasound, etc.)
Active Therapies (Muscle work, cupping, neuromuscular training, etc.)
Homecare recommendations
In-office & at-home exercises
Why Should I See a Chiropractor For Neck Pain?
Mechanical problems need mechanical solutions. Your neck consists of seven vertebrae, each of those vertebrae bestow at least 3 different joints (21+ joints in your neck in total!)
Joints are designed to move, and like anything in the body, when joints stop doing what they are designed to do they become a problem.
When one of these joints becomes restricted, it can alter the biomechanics of the spine and lead to things like inflammation, nerve irritation, or worst of all disc injury.
As chiropractors, our job is to gently restore proper motion to all joints of the spine, including the neck. This allows the body to function the way it is designed to function, leading to a decrease in pain and discomfort.
When Should I See a Chiropractor for My Neck Pain?
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms we recommend that you hop on our schedule:
Neck Stiffness lasting more than 2 days
The need to constantly “crack” your neck
Headaches
Numbness & tingling into your arms
If you’ve been in a car accident
Pain when coughing or sneezing
Neck pain after a car accident
Related Neck Pain Resources
What People are Saying about Waldwick Family Chiropractic
“I been having back, neck pain since my car accidents years back and I have seen so many chiropractors but wasn’t happy with any of them! Until I saw Dr. Suess, he is very knowledgeable, kind, and care for his patients. I’m no longer in PAIN 😁. Highly recommended!!!”
“Over the last month or so, I was experiencing some neck and upper back issues as I have been sitting at my work desk 3-5 hours a day. I saw on Dr. Suess’s Instagram page a very professional post he made regarding “Tech Neck” and it seemed that I fit all the symptoms. I made an appointment and met with Dr. Suess, where he did an extensive examination on me, my neck, and body. After asking some questions, he began stretching me and gave me an adjustment, my first adjustment in about three years. I immediately felt better, but Dr. Suess contained on with my treatment by bringing me to a traction table and applying heat and stims. We set forth a plan of future visitations and I am extremely excited to continue my treatments with Dr. Suess and his team.”
You Don’t Have to Live with Neck Pain
Schedule an appointment with one of our Waldwick Family Chiropractic wellness team members today.