Have you ever experienced neck pain? Neck pain is a common condition and is also sometimes called cervical pain. Neck pain can start as stiffness and develop into spasm that is makes it difficult to turn your head or find a comfortable position to sleep in. Neck pain can make it uncomfortable to sit up or move your neck. Neck pain often leads to headaches as well.
What are some of the causes of neck pain?

Neck pain can develop for a number of different reasons. Some of them are degenerative disc disease, neck strain, whiplash, a herniated disc or a pinched nerve.

Degenerative disc disease happens often with age. With age comes a weakening of the bones. They can become more fragile and the cartilage can thin out. This puts stress on the discs and causes wear and tear.

A neck strain can happen at any time. It can happen sleeping in a strange position or turning your head suddenly and in an awkward way.

Whiplash is a common injury that is most associated with car accidents in which the driver has been struck from the rear. This causes the head to jerk forward suddenly and this puts enormous strain on the tissues and ligaments of the neck.

A herniated disc happens can happen with age or injury. Imagine that the discs in the spine are like a jelly pastry and when the softer center portion of the disc has been injured or has deteriorated over time it can rupture and the fluid and soft center can bulge out of the disc. This bulging can hit a nerve and cause great pain.

A pinched nerve happens when the nerve is compressed or has pressure applied to it. These can be quite painful, as well.

What can I do about my neck pain?

There is help out there for your neck pain. And, it does not entail making an appointment with your primary care physician. Chiropractic has been enormously successful in treating patients with acute and chronic neck pain. Chiropractors have treated millions of people with conditions from neck pain to sciatica. Chiropractors are often known for treating people with 'bad backs' but they can also provide much sought after relief from neck pain.
There are a couple of important things to note about going to see a chiropractor for neck pain. You will not receive a prescription for medication. Chiropractors believe in a more natural method of treating neck pain. Chiropractic medicine is non-invasive meaning you will not have any type of surgery. If it is indicated, your chiropractor will refer you to the appropriate health care professional.

Many people are now seeking out a more holistic way to health and wellness. People are no longer interested in 'popping a pill' to treat their ailments. If you want to find relief naturally then chiropractic is the way to go.