Neck Pain FAQ's in Olathe KS

There are multiple reasons why your neck may be sore or in pain. Some include:

• Whiplash: If you ever had a car accident and experienced neck pain accompanied by headaches, dizziness, and jaw pain, the culprit could have been whiplash. This injury happens when the accident's impact causes your head to jerk, causing damage to your neck's tendons and ligaments.
• Osteoarthritis: This inflammatory condition wears down the cartilage cushioning your neck joints, resulting in pain and stiffness.
• Text neck: Spending too much time on your laptop, phone, or TV not only causes eyestrain but may cause neck pain. Because you are always leaning forward when looking at your digital devices, this unnatural position puts pressure on your neck, causing pain and stiffness.
• Poor posture: Unnatural posture when sleeping or sitting may add undue pressure on your neck, limiting mobility.
• Disc herniation: If the discs in the cervical spine herniate, pressing a nearby nerve, you may experience numerous unpleasant symptoms, including pain and tingling.

If you suspect you have neck pain, seek the services of a chiropractor if the pain doesn't subside after a few days.

It takes a combination of techniques to determine the cause and location of your neck pain. Your chiropractor diagnoses neck pain by:

• Inquiring into your medical history
• Analyzing your symptoms
• Physical examinations
• Diagnostic imaging, such as x-rays and CT scans

In some cases, we may rely on the results of other medical practitioners. For instance, if you have arthritis, we may depend on the results of a rheumatologist.

Chiropractors don't use medication or surgery to treat neck pain. We use natural remedies like:

• Manipulations to reposition misaligned joints
• Massage therapy to relax tense muscles
• Stretching exercises to strengthen your neck muscles
• Laser therapy to reduce pain and inflammation