Millions of Americans suffer from neck pain. Most sufferers reach for a bottle of OTC pain reliever, hoping it works and prevents the pain from returning. However, there are natural options available that will relieve your neck pain. Following are answers to questions our chiropractor at Eastland Chiropractic frequently receives regarding neck pain relief.
What’s Causing My Neck Pain?
Neck pain can be caused by several things. Some of the most common root causes include:
- Poor posture
- Leaning over a phone or other device for long periods
- Spinal disc injuries
- Pinched nerves
- Auto accidents
- Arthritis
- Degenerative disc disease
- Sleeping with too many pillows or without enough neck support
- Weak muscles in the neck, shoulders, or back
What Can I Do at Home for Neck Pain?
There are a few things you can do to minimize pain at home:
- Use a heating pad
- Stretch your neck and shoulders
- Massage your neck
- Be mindful of your posture
- Improve your neck strength
If your neck pain doesn’t ease up within a few days, schedule an appointment with our chiropractor.
Will I Need Surgery to Stop the Pain?
No, not necessarily. In most cases, non-surgical treatment options are more than enough to treat neck pain. In some cases, surgery will be necessary. However, our chiropractor will aim to treat your pain through non-surgical means when possible.
What Treatment Options are Available?
There are several non-surgical approaches to relieve neck pain, including massage, spinal adjustment, physical therapy, and corrective exercises.
What Are the Benefits of Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care is a natural and effective way to treat neck pain. It can address muscles tension, pinched nerves, spinal misalignment, disc injuries, and much more. Chiropractic adjustments performed will vary depending on the root cause, location, and severity of your neck pain.
Neck Pain Relief in Twin Falls, ID
Call Eastland Chiropractic today at (208) 734-7077 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor.