If you want neck pain relief that is done naturally, contact a Philadelphia chiropractic facility. There might be something slightly out of place in your spine that is causing the problem. The neck consists of 7 very small vertebrae which have to support the weight of your head. This can be as heavy as 12 pounds.

The neck also enables the head to move in all directions which increases stress and strain. This strain is amplified if you sit for a long time at a computer. You could well end up with stiffness and chronic neck pain. If you are computer-bound at work, make sure you have regular short breaks.

In severe cases of neck pain, other symptoms can occur. These include pins and needles, tingling, or a feeling of numbness. Usually these symptoms are felt up or down the arm and in the fingertips, but they can also be experienced in the neck.

Apart from doing X-rays to establish the cause of the pain, there is not much that medical doctors can do to treat neck pain but prescribe a painkiller. While the painkillers may help, they won't address the root cause. Your doctor may suggest that you consult a chiropractor.

A chiropractor will need to know some information. When did the pain start? Are any other parts of your body sore? What do you do to relieve the pain? The chiropractor will check you physically and conduct an orthopedic test, a chiropractic test and a neurological exam. This will enable him or her to make a correct assessment.

Because chiropractors have a comprehensive knowledge of the spine, they can expertly manipulate the spine and adjust the neck. If the neck pain is a result of a slight misalignment of a vertebra this can be put back into position. Your treatment will be done by caring and experienced professionals at a Philadelphia chiropractic center.