At the Fountain Valley Chiropractic Clinic in California you will find a well-known and experienced chiropractor, Dr Michael Valentine. He offers safe and effective neck pain relief without using any invasive procedures or unsafe drugs. Neck pain usually affects us all at some time in our lives but, in really bothersome cases, chiropractic treatment is recommended.

Neck pain can be caused by many things. For example sitting or standing badly, or holding your head at the wrong angle while working on a computer. Sometimes however neck pain can be a symptom of some other problem. This is why Dr Valentine will first conduct a careful examination of your back and neck.

Although Dr Valentine will use similar diagnostic methods as a medical doctor, he will know that your neck is just one part of a complex spinal system. This means that your neck pain could be caused by some other underlying problem in your back. The neck pain may just be a symptom.

A chiropractor knows exactly how to manually manipulate each and every area of the spine, neck and back. With expert movements he can identify the problem. Very often a vertebra moves out of place, causing extreme discomfort. This can be quickly rectified by the chiropractor. Not only will this relieve pain, but the blood circulation will improve which, in turn, stimulates the nervous system.

Dr Valentine might also use another non-invasive treatment in the form of ultrasound therapy. This helps reduce swelling, pain, stiffness, muscle spasms and improves circulation. The ultrasound machine releases sound waves that penetrate deep into the tissues, creating gentle warmth.

Medical doctors know the value of chiropractic treatments and many advise patients to seek treatment from a reputable chiropractor like Dr Valentine. A chiropractor is often called upon to treat patients who have recently had a surgical procedure. In many cases, this is a much more effective treatment than medication.