Neck Pain Isn't Caused by Lack of Aspirin or Pain Pills!
Many patients with neck pain have lost the normal curve in the neck.
This can affect the brain stem and spinal cord.
AND THE CHIROPRACTIC
LIFESTYLE
Neck Pain
A common health complaint
Did you know that
Your neck has to
balance
and support the
equivalent
of a 10-13 lb.
Bowling ball?!

    Is it hard to look over your shoulder?                  
    Is there a constant pulling or throbbing pain in your neck?
    Do you notice a "grinding" sound as you turn your head?

     If you answer yes to any of these questions we recommend
      that you contact a Doctor of Chiropractic for a thorough
      history and examination
Reducing symptoms
correcting the cause

    A popular response to neck pain is taking drugs to cover up the      
     problem (aspirin, analgesics, pain pills) or treating its symptoms
     (muscle relaxers. Massage, hot packs).
     But neck pain isn't caused by a lack of aspirin or drugs!

     The chiropractic approach to neck pain is to locate its underlying  
      cause.
     This begins with a complete case history and thorough examination.
     Special attention is given to the structure and function of the spine,
      and its affect on the nervous system.

    Is the proper spinal curve present?
    Are the nerve openings between each pair of spinal bones free and
    clear
    Is the head balanced?
    Are the shoulders level?

     These and other considerations are used to create a plan of specific
      chiropractic adjustments to help improve the motion and position of
      spinal vertebrae.

    While Massage
    feels good,

    It doesn't address
    the underlying
    structural problems
    often associated
    with neck pain
THE CHIROPRACTIC LIFESTYLE

    Chiropractors are experts in the care of the bones, nerves, muscles
      and connective tissue that make up about 60% of your body.

     All of the joints in your body are part of the muscular-skeletal system
     and its optimal function is necessary for overall good health.

     Ask your Doctor of Chiropractic for more information about a care
     program that may include specific spinal adjustments, exercise
     recommendations, nutritional advice or other conservative methods
     of care based on your health history, age current condition and  
      lifestyle.

    References:

    Breig, A., et al., Effect of Mechanical Stresses on the Spinal Cord in Cervical Spondylosis, Neurosurgery,
    25: 45-56 - 1966
    Harrison, D., D.C., Spinal Biomechanics: A Chiropractic Perspective, Journal of Clinical Chiropractic, 1992
    Kirk, R., D.C., Lawrence D., D.C., Valvo, N., D.C., States' Manual of Spinal, Pelvic and Extravertebral
    Techniques, 3rd edition, National College of Chiropractic, 1991
    Maynard, J., D.C., Healing Hands, 4th edition, Jonorm Publishing, 1991
    McAlpine, J. D.C., A Discussion of the Dentate Ligament Nerve Traction Mechanism, International Review
    of Chiropractic, October - December, 1980
    Schafer, R. D.C., Faye, L. D.C., Motion Palpation and Chiropractic, 2nd edition, Motion Palpation Inst., 1990
    Strauss, J., D.C., Chiropractic Philosophy, 3rd edition, Foundation for the Advancement of Chiropractic
    Education, 1994

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