Neck Pain

Understanding Neck Pain

Neck pain is a widespread issue affecting people of all ages. As one of the most common reasons individuals seek chiropractic care, it's a frequent condition we see in our Colchester office. Neck pain can range from a dull ache to debilitating pain, disrupting daily life.

Due to the complex network of tissues in your neck it can often lead to headaches. Because neck pain stems from different problems, identifying the root cause is the first step towards finding lasting relief.

Common Causes of Neck Pain:

• Poor Posture / Ergonomic Problems: Poor posture (sitting, standing, working) over time leads to strain in muscles and ligaments and increased stress in the neck and upper back.

• Muscle Strain: Overuse or repetitive movements can cause muscle strains in the neck.

• Disc Injury: A disc injury,  such as a disc herniation, creates inflammation and irritation and can put pressure on nearby nerves in the neck. 

• Degenerative Conditions: Conditions such as osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, or spinal canal stenosis can compress nerves and discs in the neck.

• Joint Injury: An injury, specifically to a facet joint in the spine, causes inflammation and irritation of the joint and the surrounding tissues, such as the muscles and ligaments. 

• Car accidents (Whiplash)

• Sedentary Profession or Lifestyle

• Sports Injuries and Trauma

Recognizing Neck Pain: Common Symptoms

• Stiffness in neck & shoulders

• Difficulty moving neck upon waking 

• Unexplained headaches

• Difficulty / pain turning head from side to side

• Shooting pain down the arm

• Numbness or tingling in the arm or hand

Chiropractic Treatment for Neck Pain

Chiropractic care focuses on the relationship between your spine and nervous system. By adjusting the spine, chiropractors can alleviate your neck pain by restoring proper function to your spine and nerves. At Mahoney Chiropractic Group, we take a comprehensive approach to neck pain relief. We evaluate your entire neuromusculoskeletal system, including your whole spine and extremity joints (like your shoulders and elbows), recognizing that issues in these areas can contribute to your neck pain. Our customized chiropractic care is designed to restore optimal function, bringing you lasting relief from neck pain.

Our tailored approach combines:

• Spinal Adjustments: Chiropractic spinal adjustments involve applying precise, controlled force to specific joints in the neck  to restore a normal range of motion, reduce pain and improve overall joint function.

• Soft Tissue Therapy: This manual therapy addresses muscle and fascia to reduce pain, improve function and support spinal adjustments.

• Cervical Spinal Decompression Therapy: Non-surgical cervical spinal decompression gently stretches the spine to relieve pressure on compressed nerves and discs in the neck.

• Class IV Laser Therapy: Class 4 laser therapy delivers concentrated light energy deep into tissues to reduce pain, inflammation, and accelerate healing at a cellular level.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain

• Holistic Approach:  Chiropractic care focuses on a holistic approach to address the whole person and the underlying causes of their symptoms.

• Non-invasive: Because chiropractic care doesn't involve medication or surgery, many find it a safer option.

• Personalized Care: Individual treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique health history spines. 

• Improved Mobility and Function: By restoring proper spinal alignment, chiropractic can improve range of motion and function of the spine and nervous system and enhance overall quality of life.

First Step Towards Relief Today

At Mahoney Chiropractic Group, we understand the impact of neck pain. Our experienced chiropractors are dedicated to providing personalized and effective care tailored to your unique needs. We focus on getting you not just temporary relief, but lasting solutions so you can get back to your life.

Take the first step towards relief—book online below or call us at 802.655.2664 to schedule today.