Chiropractic Manipulation for Cervical Problems - an Overview
Cervical problems can be effectively addressed through chiropractic manipulation. This alternative treatment method may not be effective for all neck problems, but it is considered as the first line treatment for many, which includes the following:
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Neck Pain
Neck pain may be generated from the muscle, tendons, ligaments, fascia or joint capsules. This usually results in pain and stiffness. In most cases, these tissues get injured and as a result end up causing pain locally, and even at certain points away from the site of injury. Injury or sprain to the facet joints is a common cause for neck pain. Local pain or referred pain is common if your pain is related to this. Other than pain around the injured or sprained site, you may experience pain on the shoulders, upper back or arms.
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Disc Problems
Cervical herniated disc is one of the common disc problems. If the inner core of the disc in the neck region herniates or leaks, and compresses or irritates the adjacent nerve root, it may result in cervical herniated disc. Such compressed or nerve root irritations may refer pain down the arms or hands. Additionally, the cervical disc nucleus may herniates backward, and compress the spinal cord and affect the proper functioning of the bladder and bowels. You may also experience associated symptoms in the legs.
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A chiropractor can help you out if you are affected by any of the above mentioned cervical issues. Ensure that you get a proper chiropractic treatment plan formulated to get immediate relief.
The Treatment Process The treatment process generally involves addressing the underlying cause rather than generalized symptoms. For this, an overall physical examination would be performed by the physicians associated with the chiropractors. As part of proper diagnosis, an X-ray, CT scan or MRI may be taken to rule out the actual cause of your condition. Based on these results and patient history, an effective treatment plan would be formulated for you. Types of Chiropractic Therapies There are mainly two types of manipulations performed through chiropractic treatment, which includes: ďƒź Cervical spine manipulation - Manipulation in the neck region is the common chiropractic practice performed to reduce associated pain. This is considered as the conventional chiropractic adjustment, which is also known as HVLA (High Velocity, Low Amplitude) technique.
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ďƒź Cervical spine mobilization – This technique is less forceful adjustment performed for cervical issues. Being a much gentler approach, this is also known as LVLA (Low Velocity, Low Amplitude) method. The chiropractic therapy chosen varies from patient to patient. It depends on the severity of your condition. For some, any one of the above may work out. And in certain cases, a combination of both may be required. If you are suffering from any cervical condition, and looking for an effective alternative treatment, visit a reliable chiropractic care center that is recognized for providing effective chiropractic manipulation procedures. Contact Us Dedicated to providing service with honesty and integrity, HealthQuest ensures care and support in friendly, comfortable surroundings. We go the extra mile to offer a level of customer service that exceeds the expectations of our patients. You can contact us at any time with questions or concerns regarding treatment procedures, recovery, or care. We welcome your suggestions and feedback. You will find our staff to be friendly and willing to help in any way we can. To schedule an appointment or consultation, contact us today at 718-7692521 or forward an e-mail to info@hqbk.com. For emergency appointments, we can be reached at any hour via emergency pager. To know more about our service timings, please visit our hours/locations page.
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