Suffering with Neck pain? We can Help!

Neck pain is a necessary reason to visit the doctor that can strike when we least expect it.

Maybe you over-exerted yourself at work, slept wrong, been in an accident or are suffering the symptoms of a chronic condition. We at Hamilton Health Associates can assist in your relief.  

The neck is under constant pressure experiencing wear and tear, which makes the neck so susceptible to injury through chronic conditions.  Since the structures of the neck can also be easily damaged through many types of  trauma, either through over-work, stress, falls, or other accidents, neck injuries are very common.

Many symptoms that are a sign of neck injury include:

• Headaches
• Pain in the shoulder or upper arms
• Reduced range of motion in the neck
• Numbness or weakness around the neck
• Muscle spasms

An unexpected, forced movement of the head and neck in any direction followed by the "rebound" in the opposite direction is called whiplash. Other areas than the neck can be deeply affected, such as joints, ligaments, muscles, and discs. The most common source of high-impact neck injuries like this is car accidents.

These neck injuries might include:

• Neck fracture
• Herniated disc
• Cervical dislocation
• Cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve)

Likewise, many chronic disorders can result in neck pain such as:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Spinal stenosis
• Degenerative disc disease
• Congenital torticollis (twisted neck)
• Spondylosis (cervical disc degeneration)

Particular factors in our daily life can also tribute to neck pain:

• Obesity
• Poor posture
• Emotional stress and tension

These factors can cause the neck to bend in irregular ways to compensate the spinal balance disruption. Overall pain and stiffness are very common due to these lifestyle habits.Whether or not it can be easily changed our habits at home, work, and in recreational environments, play a big role in increasing neck pain.

It does not matter if your neck pain stems from a Personal Injury or from natural aging, here at Hamilton Health Associates we tailor our treatments specifically for you.

A few of these treatments include:

• Chiropractic Adjustments
• Physical Therapy
• Ultrasound
• Massage Therapy

If you have been injured in a personal injury or car accident, do not wait to contact Hamilton Health Associates for Neck Pain relief.