People commonly believe that their pain is too severe or complicated to be treated by a Chiropractor. Sadly, this is usually not true and this perspective stops many from getting quick relief from simple treatments, like chiropractic adjustments.
In our clinic, if we don't see your condition improving within 2-4 weeks of our recommended treatment we will likely refer you out for imaging and recommend a consultation with your PCP. This article will review cervical, neck, disc conditions and provide some understanding to what we look for in a patient that presents with neck pain related to a intervertebral disc. You will understand that Chiropractic can safely help people with cervical disc problems.
Everyday we see patients with neck pain and some have problems associated with their intervertebral discs (commonly called a pinched nerve or slipped disc). So to dispel some of the propaganda and misinformation regarding whether or not chiropractic treatment can help a person with neck pain or arm pain related to a cervical disc injury, I have a slightly long and well referenced article for your review. I will break this lengthy and technical article into short posts in the near future.
"Neck pain affects 16.7 to 75.1% of the people in the world"
Neck pain is one of the major musculoskeletal disorders in the adult population; its prevalence in the world ranges from 16.7% to 75.1%. as reported by a research group in the Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy. With those numbers, there's a really good chance you will experience neck pain in your life. Do you want to know what to watch out for? How does neck pain start?
Here's a few of the common causes of neck pain:
1. poor posture
2. car accidents
3. sports injuries
4. text neck and computer/desk work
5. repetitive movements
