Neck Pain Doctor Sandy Springs, GA

Neck Pain as a Result of an Auto Accident 

Unfortunately, pain is a common occurrence after car accident. The blunt force impact that occurs during a traffic collision can play all sorts of havoc on the human body. However, one of the most sensitive ares that can be injured is the neck. The neck plays an important role in several different anatomical functions. It provides necessary support for the head, it offers a frame for many body systems, and it provides pivotal protection for the spinal cord. That is why it is so potentially devastating when it becomes injured in an auto accident. It is critical that you see a health care provider after being in a traffic collision. 

Provided you are not in any immediate life threatening danger, a chiropractic care professional is a great resource for overcoming your pain. An experienced doctor, like those at Arrowhead Clinic Sandy Springs, have a plethora of tools for diagnosing your specific condition. These range from hands on examinations to x-rays. An accurate diagnosis will help your doctor develop your optimum recovery treatment plan. 

If you are experiencing pain as a result of a car accident, contact us. The doctors at Arrowhead Clinic Sandy Springs specialize in these types of accidents. Call and schedule a free consultation with our skilled doctor today.

Other Common Causes of Neck Pain 

Most neck pain can be caused from injury to muscles and ligaments in the cervical and upper thoracic spine, but neck pain has many common causes that range from:

• Whiplash Injuries 
• Exercising improperly
• Poor Posture Caused by Being at a desk too long placing additional stress on your cervical discs
• Having your computer monitor placed too high or too low during the day causes muscle imbalance throughout your upper back and neck  musculature
• Sleeping Incorrectly 
• Twisting your head too quickly

Many demands are placed on your cervical and upper thoracic spine during the day. The neck creates stability for your head, shoulders, and upper body. It gives you the necessary support to stand up straight, gives you flexibility to bend and twist and protects the delicate spinal cord that passes through the spinal column.

Your neck is composed of vertebrae that begin in the upper torso and end at the base of the skull. The bony vertebrae along with the ligaments (which are comparable to thick rubber bands) provide stability to the spinal structure while the discs provide shock absorption. The muscles allow the neck to glide smoothly for motion and provide necessary support.

The neck has a significant amount of motion and supports but, because it is less protected than the rest of the spine, the neck can be vulnerable to injury and disorders that produce pain and restrict motion.

For many people, neck pain is a progressive issue that can cause terrible discomfort if not taken care of quickly. Also, because the delicate nerves of our arms initially run through the cervical spine, any damage to a particular area of the neck can start leading to burning, tingling, numbness and weakness down the arms.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms it is critical that you get check out by one of our Neck Pain Doctors in Sandy Springs today! If this nerve damage persists it can had a long term impact on your quality of life.

10 Reasons You Need to See A Neck Pain Doctor

• Cervical mobilization: This is a smooth, non-thrust type of stretch, with the goal of reducing fixations, adhesions of the muscle tissue or areas where motion is restricted between the cervical spinal segments. An oscillatory movement with the hands is also frequently utilized during cervical spine mobilization.
• Cervical "drop" techniques: The doctor will places their hands over the spinal segment requiring an adjustment. A medium to high velocity, low amplitude thrust will be applied until the moveable "drop" headpiece of the table releases and drops a short distance. The goal is to reduce restricted motion of a particular segment of the cervical vertebra assisted by the special table. 
• Cervical manual traction: The doctor gently pulls on the neck, stretching the cervical spine often varying the angle between flexion (forward) and extension (backward), based on comfort and searching for the correct angle to most efficiently reduce the tightness. This technique helps to provide a decompressing effect on the whole spinal column and takes pressure of of impinged nerve roots. This technique is often combined with other cervical mobilization techniques.

Our Sandy Springs Neck Pain Doctor will perform a physical exam and ask about your neck pain, including how often it occurs and how much it hurts and where it refers pain too.

The doctor might order tests performed during your initial visit so they can diagnose your Neck Pain properly and put together a plan to fix the
underlying cause. In that case, the following tests may be done:

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

At Arrowhead Clinic, we have been treating victims of Accident Injuries and nagging Neck Pain Injuries for nearly 40 years.

We welcome you to a Free Consultation at our Sandy Springs Chiropractic Clinic, so you can determine the cause of your neck pain and what is needed for proper treatment.

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