Eugene Chiropractic Blog

Neck pain is a common pain symptom which affects millions of people every year. At Absolute Wellness Center, your chiropractic center in Eugene, neck pain is one of the leading reasons why patients come into our office. Symptoms of neck pain can be caused by a variety of influences including a workplace injury, a car crash or other accident, a spinal misalignment, or even just sleeping the wrong way. Most people will experience some sort of neck pain in their lives, and pain medication is often the first line of defense. Unfortunately, pain meds do nothing to treat the cause of the problem and many pain drugs can cause unwanted side effects. For patients suffering from chronic neck pain, pain medications may not be enough.

If you’ve been suffering from neck pain in Eugene, then you may not realize that chiropractic treatment is a non-invasive and drug-free therapy for neck pain. Chiropractic care offers a unique and beneficial approach to a wide range of back and neck problems without unnecessary pain medications or surgery.

If you’ve never experienced chiropractic care, you may be worried that chiropractic adjustments may hurt or be painful, but that notion couldn’t be further from the truth. Chiropractors are trained experts in the spine and do not 'twist' the neck or perform painful maneuvers. Instead, licensed chiropractors will use precise, targeted adjustments which gently manipulate your spine back into its natural alignment. These adjustments can relieve pain in the soft tissues, increase circulation, and stimulate your body’s nervous system! Chiropractors also use other all-natural, holistic techniques such as acupressure and massage therapy to help your body regain lost range of motion and improve the overall mechanics of the spine and neck. 

During your initial visit at Absolute Wellness Center, your chiropractor will want to determine both the intensity of your neck (or back) pain and how long you’ve been suffering from the pain. Sometimes, your pain may only be a mild nuisance, but if you’ve been suffering from severe or chronic neck pain, you know that it can prevent you from performing your regular daily activities. Some types of mild to moderate neck pain are the temporary result of poor posture, unusual sleeping positions, or carelessness when performing certain daily activities. Severe neck pain, on the other hand, can be a symptom of a congenital defect such as scoliosis, a side effect of a spinal misalignment, an injury from a recent accident, or progressive age-related deterioration. Another common cause of neck pain is when a vertebra in your spine has moved out of place and is creating pressure and irritation near the spinal nerves. 

In order to determine the root cause of your neck pain, your chiropractor will give you a full examination and look at your detailed health history. When conducting your initial consultation, your chiropractor will take into consideration any additional symptoms such as accompanying shoulder or arm pain which may help paint a fuller picture of your current spinal health. Although your chiropractor will apply many of the same criteria as a physician when diagnosing your neck pain, a chiropractic medical history tends to place a greater emphasis on the fact that your neck is merely one part of the integrated system that is the human spine.

What treatment options do you have in Eugene for neck pain? The neck and back pain specialists at Absolute Wellness Center in Eugene can start you on your road to health by providing you with a personalized chiropractic consultation. We believe that everyone deserves to live every day free from pain, so we've made it easy for you to get started on your road to pain-free living. If you want to start experiencing the benefits of chiropractic care in Eugene, give us a call at 541-708-3052 and schedule an appointment today!