If you have neck pain, you know how debilitating it can be. It is almost impossible to find a position that doesn’t hurt… and trying to sleep often becomes one big nightmare. And here is the American Idol – Neck Pain “link”: Not too long ago, someone said the sound heard when their neck is adjusted is like listening to the worst-of-the-worst auditions for American Idol. Kind of like “nails on a chalk board”!
But, receiving this treatment can actually relieve your neck pain.
So what is a Chiropractic treatment? There are many types but here are two of the most common: manipulation and mobilization.
Manipulation creates the noise you hear when gas is released as joints in the neck area are unlocked, reset, and/or realigned and their normal function is restored.
Mobilization does not involve the noise. Instead, the neck is moved gently in a side-to-side or figure eight motion in an attempt to restore proper function.
Which is better? Resent research has shown…“There is moderate-to-high quality evidence that immediate clinically important improvements are obtained from a single session of spinal manipulation. The evidence for mobilization is less substantial, with fewer studies reporting smaller immediate changes.”
Most likely, both treatments together are helpful.
Like all doctors’ offices, care may vary from office to office. So if you are looking for a Chiropractor who offers short term, affordable neck pain care, or if you have questions, call Cumming Chiropractor Dr. Gregory King at 1-866-989-RELIEF or visit our website www.backsmartchiropractic.com . You can be seen immediately with no obligation to extensive treatment plans.
ReferenceVernon H, Humphreys K. Chronic mechanical neck pain in adults treated by manual therapy: a systematic review of change scores in randomized controlled trials of a single session. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2007; 30(3):215-227
