The chiropractor starts by evaluating your spine. They train their chiropractors to treat you as a whole, not just your manifestations. Part of your treatment plan may include nutrition education, stress management, and lifestyle training, in addition to the treatment of neck pain.

Before determining a plan for pain relief and correction, the chiropractor will perform a thorough examination. The goal is to identify any areas of restricted movement, watch how you walk and test your posture and spinal position.

In addition to this thorough physical exam, your chiropractor will also review your medical history and may order imaging tests to help pinpoint the explicit source of your neck pain. These are typical steps in the diagnostic process that will provide your chiropractor with relevant material about your neck pain, supporting you in establishing a treatment program tailored to your demands. Depending on the cause, the chiropractor may use any combination of spinal manipulation, manual therapy, and other remedies as part of a neck pain treatment program.

The chiropractor may also suggest therapeutic exercises. These are meant to improve the overall range of motion in the neck and stop neck pain from progressing. Neck adjustment is a therapy specifically for the neck joints.

It is intended to improve the mobility of the spine and restore range of motion. It will also increase the movement of the supporting muscles. For most patients, there is an instant improvement in the ability to rotate and turn their heads, and a decrease in pain and stiffness.

If you are suffering from neck pain and looking for the natural, non-invasive treatment that chiropractic clinics offer, ChiroCarolina™ chiropractors use a mixture of spinal adjustments, additional therapies, such as heat or cold treatments, electrical stimulation, and dietary lifestyle coaching for the best chiropractic care possible.