Neck Pain

Your cervical spine connects your brain stem to your spinal cord. It is an area rich in blood vessels and other soft tissue such as ligament and tendons. Neck pain is slightly less common than back pain, but no less important or treatable.

Causes of neck pain

Common causes of neck pain include, but are not limited to:

• Cervical herniated disc
• Cervical stenosis, which is caused by a herniated disc or degenerative joint, can cause pain to radiate down the arm, and lead to shooting pain and coordination problems in the arms and legs
• Muscle strain
• Degeneration of the facet joint cartilage
• Osteoarthritis of weight-bearing joints such as hips and knees

A sprain of the muscles, ligaments, or tendons in the neck area usually causes acute neck pain. Vehicular accidents, repeated carrying of heavy items such as luggage, or awkward sleeping positions are often the culprits. Most minor ligament or tendon injuries in the neck will subside with proper care, including rest, ice or heat application, and rehabilitation such as chiropractic care and physical therapy. One common symptom of chronic neck pain is an ache that that radiates down the arm, sometimes into the hands and fingers, accompanied by numbness or tingling. Foraminal stenosis, a condition caused by degenerative changes in the neck joints, involves a herniated disc or a pinched nerve. This in turn causes chronic neck pain.

Treating neck pains

We can help treat neck pains to improve and restore your range of motion and will work to reduce and eliminate the pain in your neck. Call today to set up an appointment.

We can help

Lombardi chiropractic has numerous techniques & treatments designed to help treat, reduce, and even sometimes eliminate the pain caused by the above conditions. Call us today at 814-860-DISC to begin treating your pain in the neck.