Neck Pain Chiropractor Lawrenceville, GA

1. Your neck pain originated in the neck but has moved to burning, tingling or numbness in your hands or wrists
2. Your neck  stiffness or pain does not improve within a few days
3. Your neck pain is giving you headaches throughout the day
4. Your neck pain is worse in the morning and begins to feel slightly better as the day progresses
5. You have sharp pain in your neck when you move it any direction
6. You need to use pain medicine to get through the day 
7. You cannot look in either direction without severe neck pain
8. Your neck pain started after being involved in a car crash
9. You are worried that your neck pain may have a severe cause
10. Your neck pain is causing any dizziness, nausea or migraines

There are many demands placed upon the neck and upper thoracic spine throughout a day. The neck creates stability for the head, shoulders, and upper body. It also offers the necessary support for you to stand straight, bend and twist and protects the spinal cord that passes through the spinal column.

The neck is made of vertebrae that begin in the upper torso and end at the base of the skull. The vertebrae and ligaments offer stability to the structure of the spine while the discs offer shock absorption. The muscles allow the neck to move smoothly and offer support.

The neck has a significant amount of movement and supports, however,  it is protected less than the rest of the spine. The neck is vulnerable to injuries and disorders that produce pain and restrict motion.

For many people, if neck pain goes untreated it can be a progressive issue that can cause severe discomfort. Also, because the sensitive nerves of the arms run through the cervical spine, any damage to a particular area of the neck can lead to numbness,  tingling, burning, and weakness in the arms.

If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned symptoms, you should seek medical attention with one of our Lawrenceville Neck Pain Chiropractors as soon as possible. You do not want nerve damage to persist; it may lead to a long-term impact on the quality of your life. 

Chiropractic Techniques That Can Alleviate Your Neck Pain

• Cervical Mobilization: This is a smooth, non-thrust stretch, with the goal of reducing fixations, adhesions of the muscle tissue or areas where motion is restricted to the cervical spinal segments. An oscillatory movement with the hands is also frequently utilized during cervical spine mobilization.
• Cervical "drop" techniques: The chiropractic doctor will put their hands over the spinal segment that requires an adjustment. A medium to high velocity, low amplitude thrust will be used until the movable "drop" headpiece of the table releases and drops a small distance. The goal is to reduce restricted motion of a particular region of the cervical vertebra assisted by the special table. 
• Cervical manual traction: The chiropractor will pull on the neck, which stretches the cervical spine often varying the angle between flexion and extension, based on comfort while searching for the best angle to reduce tightness. This technique will help to provide a decompressing effect on the whole spinal column and take the unwanted pressure off of the impinged nerve roots. Often, this technique is combined with other cervical mobilization techniques.

Our Lawrenceville Neck Pain Chiropractors will perform a physical exam and ask about your neck pain conditions. This may include questions such as, how much does your neck pain hurt,  how often does it occur, and where does the pain refer to.

The Chiropractor may order tests to be performed during your initial visit so your neck pain can be diagnosed properly. Your Chiropractor will come up with a specialized treatment plan to fix the underlying cause of your neck pain. Some of the typical tests that are performed include:

• Tests of Referring Pain Locations
• X-Rays to Test the Structure of the Neck
• Palpitations for Pain Centers