Neck Pain
Neck pain is a serious problem affecting millions of Americans. It is a top reason people seek chiropractic care. Our Chiropractors have helped over 50,000 patients overcome neck pain for the past three decades.
Neck pain is often the start of more serious problems like arm and hand numbness, arthritis, and even sleep problems. If left uncared for, it can create serious health and financial challenges the longer you allow it to go uncared for.
Often times people with neck pain try to eliminate it on their own with drugs or medications. Perhaps even worse, they just ignore it altogether. Simply masking or ignoring the problem is what often leads to more serious long term pain and problems . Prolonged neck pain can affect overall health and quality of life as it can limit your range of motion which is a direct cause of arthritis.
Neck pain is also linked to headaches, sleep problems, thyroid issues, and hand and arm numbness. The chiropractors at Illumin8 Chiropractic use state of the art technology to find the source of the functional problem in your spine. We then use gentle and effective chiropractic techniques to restore normal function to your spine and alleviate the problem. Our focus is always to get you back to living your best life possible.
Symptoms
Most noteworthy, shifts in your back can cause nerve compression. In addition, these shifts cause your spine to not move properly. Therefore, this results in serious neck and back pain. Finally, if left uncorrected, this will cause severe long term issues like arthritis. Most noteworthy, symptoms can vary from person to person. The most common symptoms are:
- Dizziness or balance problems
- Reduced range of motion or spinal mobility
- Spinal muscle tightness, weakness or spasms
- Pain, numbness or tingling sensation in the extremities
- Joint pain, soreness or tenderness
Relief Stories: Neck Pain Success
Aalyiah M.
I started chiropractic because my neck and back were hurting and it was affecting my life. I was out of it I would not participate in anything and I had an attitude. Since coming to chiropractic I have felt more excited to do things that used to make me happy.
Robert P.
My chiropractic journey started because of neck and lower back pain. Being in the restaurant industry, I can say with confidence that as I’ve gotten treatment for my conditions, the workload on my back has been less than if I didn’t have illumin8 and Dr. Adrian. The staff here are incredible and are always understanding […]
Michael C
Dr. Velasquez is a wonderful doctor. My prior chiropractor was so aggressive he permanently damaged a phrenic nerve in my neck which resulted in a paralyzed diaphragm making breathing extremely difficult. Needless to say I was done with all Chiropractors. But my neck and back pain remained. A friend recommended Dr. Velasquez. His treatments are […]
Christian L.
I’ve had neck pain resulting from years of bad posture. Dr. Jim helped alleviate my chronic neck pain. I recommend combining the chiropractic sessions with at home exercises for maximum effect.
Lori L.
Dr. Pat has worked on my neck and back regularly for the past year or so. Working with a computer daily, my shoulders and neck tighten up often. Dr. Pat has advised me on positioning my workspace to minimize neck/ back pain. He is very informative and I have noticeable improvement on my posture and […]
Leticia C.
I wish I had come in sooner. I had been dealing with really bad neck pain for years. The first time I got adjusted was amazing. I was shocked on how much relief I got on the first adjustment and how much my neck pain was associated with other pain going on. I will be […]
A Vierck
Dr. Shelby helped me when I had severe neck pain. I walked out after my 1st adjustment feeling amazing. She’s been adjusting me since and I feel better than I ever have. My gymnast daughter also gets regular adjustments. She’s always asking when our next appointment is because she feels the difference after getting an […]
causes of neck pain
There are several possible causes for neck pain. If left untreated, neck pain can get more serious. Neck pain can possibly be a sign of another condition. This is why it is important to seek professional help for proper diagnosis. Our Albuquerque Chiropractors have decades of experience diagnosing patients with neck pain and determining the proper chiropractic care.
Muscle Strains and Sprains
This is the most common cause of neck pain for people. Repeating the same movements of your neck can strain and harm the bones and nerves in your neck. By continuously repeating those movements, neck pain will only worsen. Even little tasks can pose as a threat to bones and nerves in the neck.
Prolonged awkward neck position- This is common among people who use mobile devices
Poor posture- If your head is tilted forward for longer periods of time, this puts a lot of strain on the neck muscles, tendons, and ligaments, which eventually cause pain
Sport injury- Neck pain can be caused by a sport injury resulting from a fall or collision or fall during sports activities
Whiplash- This is caused by a forceful and sudden movement of the neck forward and backward the neck and head, which can result in soft tissue rupture or tear
Sleeping in wrong position- Waking up with neck pain is the result of sleeping in uncomfortable position
Repetitive movements- Turning your head in a repetitive motion can lead to pain
Stress
When you are stressed, you become tensed and your blood pressure and heart rate rise, flooding your body with stress hormones that tighten your muscles. When you are constantly stressed, the chronic tension causes your muscles to become sore and weak. Regular chiropractic, regular exercises and relaxation exercises, such as deep breathing, to destress your mind and body.
Vertebral Subluxation
The International Chiropractors Association defines vertebral subluxation as the stress response when spinal bones suffer from improper motion or position, which affects nerve communications between the brain and the body. When there is a disruption, misalignment or abnormal separation in the position of the vertebrae, it results in debilitating neck pain and inflammation. Read more about Vertebral Subluxation ›
Cervical Herniated Disc
A cervical herniated disc does not always mean that you are going to suffer from neck pain. There are people with herniated or bulging disc who don’t suffer from any painful symptoms. However, there are cases when the cervical herniated disc pinches or presses against a cervical nerve, causing intense and excruciating pain that frequently radiates to other parts of the body.
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
As we age, the spinal discs degenerate and lose hydration and the ability to cushion the spinal vertebrae, causing irritation and pain.
how will our chiropractors help you?
We perform spinal adjustments to help patients manage back pain. Adjustments realign the vertebrae, resulting in reduced pressure on the spine. This technique improves communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Adjustments address the pain at its source while providing relief at the same time.
1
Comprehensive Exam
We complete an exam of your back and entire spine to determine the best approach for your back pain. During the exam, we will check your posture and identity the areas of restricted movement.
2
Individualized Treatment Plan
We will put together a comprehensive and individualized chiropractic plan. Resulting in, a decrease of painful symptoms.
3
Spinal Adjustments
Spinal adjustments relieve pressure on the nervous system. These adjustments provide relief from back pain.