Anyone who suffers from chronic neck pain knows that it can take over your entire life. All daily activities begin to revolve around the pain level, the access to medications and the necessity of sitting or standing in a position that will not create additional pain. The aim of Kennewick Chiropractic is to help the patient with relief from acute pain flare ups while implementing lifestyle changes to reduce or eliminate chronic pain.

Underlying Basis of Neck Pain

Medical doctors will tell you that chronic pain is not clearly understood, so treatment is often medication. Studies have defined the major cause of cervical pain as irritation or pressure of the nerve roots in the vertebra. Pressure caused by any of the irritants can lead to poor posture in an effort to relieve the symptoms. This in turn causes more pressure to the nerves.

Chiropractic Review

It is incumbent upon the chiropractor to determine the likely cause of the neck pain by a thorough neurological examination. By determining the level out nerve output in the various parts of the brain a determination can be made as to the cause of the condition. Treatment then can be directed to the underlying cause.

Treatment Plans and Methods

Treatment may vary depending upon the location and severity of the pain. A treatment plan is created for each patient to ensure understanding of what has caused the pain, how it can be reduced or eliminated, and the length of time that may be required. In every case, the focus is on the patients and how they may be helped to a better quality of life.

Avoiding Pain Recurrence Through Lifestyle Changes

Nutrition counseling, posture management and exercise suggestions are encouraged for patients who want to make permanent improvements in health. These services make a great follow-up plan for long-term improvement in general health. A goal of drug-free living is not an impossible dream, thanks to natural remedies and practices.

The expertise of the Kennewick Chiropractic clinic practitioners helps to choose treatment modalities that reduce the dependence upon medications. Natural chiropractic adjustments are great for rapid pain relief. Lifestyle changes ensure that the pain is significantly lessened or may disappear completely.