How to Relieve Neck Pain Through Chiropractic Care

The American Chiropractic Association states that chiropractic care can safely relieve neck pain. Your chiropractor will strive to improve your neck's mobility through specific rotation based on the location of your pain. This in turn should relieve pressure and tension in the area, increasing your range of motion. These adjustments are also helpful in reducing muscle spasms.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• List of your current medications
• Computer with Internet access
• Summary of your medical history

Relieve Neck Pain Through Chiropractic Care

1. Look for a chiropractor in your area. Go online to look through local listings for chiropractic care at Superpages (see Resources below). Enter 'chiropractor' as the keyword, and your zip code or city in the location box to get a list of local practitioners.

2. Give the chiropractor a summary of your medical history and current medications. Be specific about your current neck pain. Include precise location and details about the pain itself. Is it constant or intermittent? Do certain activities precipitate the pain or make it more intense?

3. Follow your chiropractor's advice about what to do between visits. Report any changes in your condition. If you experience any side effects from your treatment, especially any sudden severe pain, contact a doctor immediately.

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Tips & Warnings

• Be as specific as possible with your chiropractor. The better you can describe your pain and any activities that may have caused it, the better diagnosis you'll get. If your pain is related to a work related injury or an accident, be sure to bring copies of any police reports, ER (emergency room) reports or any other available documentation
• Make sure that you report any change in your condition after chiropractic care for neck pain. Most discomfort or side effects should fade after 24 hours. If it lasts longer than that or if your condition worsens, contact your medical doctor right away.
• Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners are licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider and keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.

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