Lots of people wake up with a stiff neck or get a sore neck during the day with other symptoms and simple neck pain is a really common problem. Your neck has a very important job and it’s responsible for holding up your head, but the pressure put on the muscles, tendons and ligaments in your neck can cause aches and pains. Everyone is likely to experience neck pain at some point and if you don’t get to the bottom of what’s causing your neck pain, it can gradually get worse over time.
Thankfully, it is possible to both prevent and treat standard neck pain and a few small changes to your everyday life can make a big difference. Mechanical neck pain is one of the most common conditions that people suffer from when visiting us at ChiroCulture and if you would like to find out more about this particular type of neck pain, keep reading today.
What is mechanical neck pain?
Mechanical neck pain is the term used to describe non-specific neck pain. Unlike other types of neck pain, like pain that’s caused by a trapped nerve or degeneration, mechanical neck pain doesn’t always have an exact cause and there are several reasons why people may be suffering from mechanical neck pain.
This type of neck pain tends to affect the muscles in the neck and it is usually fairly straightforward to treat. There are even some things you can do to prevent mechanical neck pain if you frequently experience aches and pains in your neck.
What are the most common causes of mechanical neck pain?
For most people, mechanical neck pain is caused by joint dysfunction or muscle tension or strain. A few of the most common reasons why people suffer from this type of neck pain include;
- Sleeping in an awkward position
- Having poor posture whilst sitting down
- Carrying a heavy bag on your back or shoulder
- Prolonged use of a mobile phone/tablet
Thankfully, all of these causes can be prevented and a few small changes can stop you from suffering from neck pain. For example, adjusting your sleeping position and purchasing a new pillow or improving your posture whilst sitting down and investing in an ergonomic chair can make a big difference to the aches and pains you experience on a regular basis.
How do you treat mechanical neck pain?
Alongside making a few changes to your day-to-day life, you can get some professional assistance with mechanical neck pain and there are a few different ways you can treat this type of pain including spinal manipulation. Of course, treatment for neck pain and arm pain always depends on its cause, but a chiropractor with a chiropractic adjustment or a sports massage therapist will likely be able to relieve some of the pain you’re experiencing.
Booking an appointment with a chiropractor can help to relieve pressure and pain through a chiropractic neck adjustment. A chiropractor will focus on the body’s musculoskeletal and nervous systems, and this particular type of treatment can help to ease muscles and joints, and improve the range of motion in your neck. With neck pain chiropractors care, chiropractic treatment are usually accumulative and each visit will build on the one before, so you may need a few appointments to feel the full benefit.
When you see a sports massage therapist, they can help to soothe your muscles and alleviate pain caused by tension in your muscles, tendons and ligaments. A sports massage and spinal manipulation can relax the neck muscles and by using stretches and exercises, a massage therapist can provide instant pain relief. You can even use sports massage therapy in combination with a chiropractic adjustment and these two treatment options complement each other.
Visiting a chiropractor for neck pain
If you’re suffering from chronic neck pain that is caused by joint dysfunction or muscle tension or strain, don’t hesitate to contact us at ChiroCulture. We can provide you with the chiropractic treatment that you need to treat neck pain and we even offer sports massages at our clinic in Chertsey too. Following your initial consultation, we can create a bespoke treatment plan for you using a combination approach and this will often include chiropractic treatment, massages and lifestyle changes.
At ChiroCulture, our aim is not just to alleviate pain, we want to rehabilitate and educate, and provide our patients with the tools they need to meet their long-term health and wellbeing goals. You can find out more about our incredible team at ChiroCulture on our website and we can assure you that you will be in safe and experienced hands when you visit our clinic.
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