Beverly Hills Chiropractic Care Is Better for Neck Pain

If you reach for a bottle of over the counter or prescription medication to numb your neck pain, you are not alone. However, the next time your neck starts to stiffen, consider chiropractic care with our Beverly Hills chiropractor instead. According to a recent study performed in Minnesota and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, chiropractic care may be more effective than pain medication at treating neck stiffness and pain.

The Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain

In the study, 272 were treated for painful necks. The participants were split into three groups that received medication, spinal manipulation or home exercises as treatment.

At the end of the study, it was found that spinal manipulation and exercises were more effective at controlling pain than medication. Most individuals reported that they experienced less pain even at 52 weeks post treatment.

Chiropractic Care for Stiff and Painful Necks with our Beverly Hills Chiropractor

Sometimes neck stiffness and pain that is not associated with a direct injury is the result of misaligned vertebrae which cause interruptions in nervous system signals sent to and from the brain. Our Beverly Hills chiropractor often utilizes spinal adjustments and massage therapy to treat chronic and acute neck pain. Spinal adjustments can correct the alignment of the vertebrae and open the path for signals to be sent to and from your brain through your central nervous system. This will result in reduced soft tissue inflammation in your neck which can relieve your neck and upper back pain.

Massage therapy is often used in conjunction with chiropractic care because it loosens ligaments, tendons and muscles, reduces muscle tension and improves blood flow. All of these benefits translate into less pain and faster healing.

To schedule an appointment for your neck stiffness and pain, call our Beverly Hills chiropractor at 310-697-7007.

Have you tried pursing chiropractic care to treat your neck pain? What differences have you noticed between implementing chiropractic care and using medications? Call our Beverly Hills chiropractor to treat your neck pain today!