Dealing With Neck Pain in Vassar

Imagine trying to hold a bowling ball on your fingers tips all day, how tiring and stressful might that be? Yet, this is what your neck has to do day in and day out. It's no wonder we see many people in our office who are dealing with neck pain and discomfort in Vassar.

There can be many causes of neck pain. Daily stresses, text/tablet neck, desk jobs, whiplash, accidents, wear and tear as we age are just a few causes of neck pain. When the joints of our neck become stuck and stressed, we find we cannot move our neck and head as well, there can be a load of muscle tension, pain, or pins and needles into the arms and hands. Headaches can also be associated with neck pain and tension.

A recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine compared chiropractic care to home exercises and to medication treatment for neck pain. Chiropractic scored the highest in patient satisfaction, showing 57% of those who underwent care reported at least a 75% reduction in pain. (only 33% of the medicated group reported that reduction and 47% of the home exercise group showed that reduction). Further, over half of those under chiropractic care reported the same level of satisfaction a year later.

If you have neck pain and think chiropractic might be an option, please call our office. A full consultation, examination, and report of findings will be done so that you can play an active role in your care. We look forward to helping you get back on the road to health.