Suffering from neck pain? Dr. Anthony Morris at Morris Chiropractic in Myrtle Beach, SC, offers customized, natural, and effective care plans for your needs.

Guide to Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain

If you suffer from neck pain, you’re not alone. It is a very common complaint. However, it’s also one that can be relieved through the natural techniques of chiropractic care. Dr. Morris and the team at Morris Chiropractic in Myrtle Beach, SC, share common reasons neck pain occurs and how chiropractic care helps below.

Common Reasons for Neck Pain

Did you know that the average human head weighs about 11 pounds? That might not sound like a lot, but that weight is sitting on top of only seven bones. In between the bones are discs that cushion the bones, and there are about 20 muscles that help support your movement. When all of these components – including the weight of the head – are in order, the neck can operate properly and generally pain-free.

In most cases of neck pain, though, these components are not in order. A misalignment means the neck bones aren’t stacked neatly, which puts undue pressure on the muscles and discs.

Additionally, the weight placed on the neck is typically more than it’s meant to be – and not because your head itself weighs more. Instead, it’s due to poor posture and leaning your head forward. Every inch forward your head leans adds about 10 extra pounds of weight to the neck. In most cases, it’s poor habits such as these and accidents that lead to neck pain.

How Chiropractic Care Can Help

One of the first steps of chiropractic care is to determine the source of your pain. Your chiropractor will complete a full assessment and gather information about your symptoms and medical history. These steps can provide invaluable insight into the root of your pain and determine the best treatment techniques for your unique needs. Some of these techniques may include the following.

• Adjustments: Adjustments are a foundational aspect of chiropractic care, as they restore proper alignment to the body. When alignment is restored, undue pressure is removed from the discs, muscles, and nerves.
• Electrical stimulation therapy: When tension or whiplash is the cause of your neck pain, electrical stimulation therapy is very effective. It works by causing the muscles to contract and release, which pulls healing nutrients to the area and relieves tension and inflammation.
• Traction therapy: Traction therapy is a method for gently stretching your neck to create space between your bones.

Overcome neck pain with the help of Dr. Morris at Morris Chiropractic in Myrtle Beach, SC. Call (843) 448-6380 to schedule an appointment today.