Neck Pain Doctor Smyrna, GA

Neck pain typically arises as a result of an injury to the ligaments or muscles in the  upper thoracic spine or cervical. A neck injury most often occurs as the result of one of the following occurrences:

• Car Accident resulting in a Whiplash Injury
• Athletic or Sports-related Accident
• Looking at a computer monitor that sits too high or low on the desk
• Car Accident Trauma
  
• Poor Posture 
• Incorrect form while exercising
• Suddenly turning the head too sharply
• Unnatural sleeping position

Neck Pain as a Result of an Car Accident

There are many injuries that can happen to a person during a traffic collision. The blunt force impact of a car accident can play all sorts of havoc on a body. However, one of the most common injuries in a car accident are those that occur on the neck. The most famous being whiplash. Whiplash occurs when due to a sudden impact, the neck is thrust forward and hyperextended. The body will then attempt to heal itself by undergoing a process similar to splinting. Whiplash as a condition is very insidious. This is because it may take hours or even days for symptoms to appear. Unfortunately, this is only one potential injury one can receive from a car accident. That is why it is so imperative to visit a health care professional as soon as possible after a car accident. 

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 Smyrna, 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 Smyrna specialize in these types of accidents. Call and schedule a free consultation with our skilled doctors today!

Other Reasons to See a Doctor for Neck Pain

1. Pain that originated in the neck has transitioned into a burning, tingling, or numb sensation in your hands or wrists.
2. Stiffness and Pain that shows no signs of improvement after a few days
3. Your neck pain is causing headaches
4. Neck pain is worse in the morning and begins to feel slightly better as the day progresses
5. You experience sharp pain in your neck when you move your head around
6. You rely on pain medication to make it through each day
7. Looking in any direction causes neck pain
8. Neck pain that began after involvement in a car accident
9. You are concerned your neck pain may have an underlying medical condition
10. You experience dizziness, nausea, or migraines from your neck pain

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 comprised of vertebrae that start 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 provides the body a significant degree of support and flexibility.movement and support. However, the neck is less protected than the rest of the spine. 

The neck is particularly vulnerable to injuries and medical conditions that cause pain and restrict motion.

If left untreated, a neck injury can grow into a more significant condition that worsens with time and causes severe pain for years to come. 

The neck is also important to the health of the arms, hands, fingers. Sensitive nerves in the arms travel within the cervical spine, which means damage to the neck also poses a serious threat to the arms and can cause symptoms of tingling, numbness, burning, or weakness along the arms.

If you are experiencing just one the above-mentioned symptoms, you should seek medical attention with one of our Smyrna Neck Pain Doctors as soon as possible.

You do not want to leave nerve damage untreated; it may lead to a long-term impact on the quality of your life. 

• Cervical Mobilization: This smooth, non-thrust stretch, reduces fixations, muscle tissue adhesions, and stiffness in areas of the cervical spinal segments where motion is restricted. We often utilize oscillatory movement with the hands to encourage cervical spine mobilization.
  
  

• Cervical "drop" techniques: The chiropractic doctor will put their hands over the segment of your spine that requires an adjustment.
  
  Then, the doctor will use a medium to high velocity, low amplitude thrust to release the moveable "drop" headpiece of the table.
  
  The goal is to increase motion in a particular region of the cervical vertebra with assistance from the Drop Table.
   
• Cervical manual traction: The chiropractic doctor will pull the neck to stretch the cervical spine between flexion and extension. The Doctor will maintain patient comfort while searching for the best angle to reduce tightness.
  
  Cervical manual traction helps decompress the whole spinal column while taking unwanted pressure off impinged nerve roots.
  
  This technique is often combined with other cervical mobilization techniques for optimal pain relief.