What Can I Do About My Pain?

There are many reasons why you might be suffering neck and back pain, including:

• A car accident which can cause whiplash and upper and lower back stress
• A sports injury, which can cause issues with bones, nerves and muscles in your neck and back
• Poor body mechanics when lifting or carrying objects that are too heavy
• Medical conditions including arthritis, degenerative joint disease, spinal stenosis, scoliosis and other conditions

Your treatment for neck and back pain will begin with an examination of your spine including its alignment, your posture, range-of-motion and which movements cause pain. In some cases, your doctor might order x-rays and other tests to determine if there are injuries that may require surgery.

Whiplash and other causes of neck pain can be treated effectively using some simple or advanced therapies including:

• Acupuncture
• Muscle relaxation through massage or physiotherapy
• Heat and ice therapy
• Cervical adjustment
• Exercises to increase range-of-motion and flexibility

For back pain, your doctors may recommend a variety of treatments including:

• Acupuncture
• Therapeutic massage and physiotherapy
• Heat and ice therapy
• Chiropractic adjustment techniques using instruments or a table, release work and motion palpation

More advanced cases of neck and back pain may require adjustment while under anesthesia. Your doctors at Pure Health Chiropractic and Wellness can discuss this option with you.

Acute or chronic neck and back pain can interrupt your life, but you don’t have to let painful symptoms take over! It’s time to investigate what you can do about your pain by calling your doctors at Pure Health Chiropractic and Wellness in Union, KY today!