Neck Pain Treatments
Dr. Eric Whitehouse of Westfield, New Jersey, believes in keeping the body functioning at its best through a natural, balanced lifestyle. If you’re suffering from neck pain, we can help you feel better and stay well by correcting the cause of your discomfort through the least invasive means possible.
Common Causes of Neck Pain
Neck pain has a lot of potential causes. However, the most common are problems in the neuromusculoskeletal structure, which respond well to chiropractic treatments.
- Poor Posture: Prolonged periods of poor posture, especially while driving, working at a desk, or looking down at electronic devices, can lead to excessive pressure on the joints in the neck.
- Muscle Strains: Overexertion or sleeping in an awkward position can fray or overstretch the muscles, leading to pain and stiffness.
- Whiplash Injuries: Usually caused by car accidents, whiplash occurs when the head is suddenly jerked forward and then backward. This overstretches soft tissues and can rupture discs and cause misalignments in vertebrae.
- Cervical Disc Injuries: Herniated or degenerative discs in the cervical spine can cause local soreness or compress nerves, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness in the shoulders and arms.
- Stress: Emotional stress can cause the neck muscles to get uncomfortably tight.
Chiropractic Treatments for Neck Pain
At Dr. Eric Whitehouse's Westfield, New Jersey, chiropractic practice, we offer complementary treatments to alleviate neck pain and promote healing, leaving patients in a strong position to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Hands-On Adjustments
Chiropractic adjustments are our most reliable way of treating neck pain. Here’s what you can expect:
- Restoration of Alignment: Dr. Whitehouse uses careful techniques to apply controlled force to subluxated joints in the neck. This helps restore proper alignment, reducing pain and improving mobility.
- Improved Nervous System Function: Proper alignment of the cervical spine removes pressure from the nerve roots, allowing them to accurately relay messages between the brain and body without triggering pain signals.
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger point therapy is a specialized technique for relieving muscle tension. The benefits of this therapy include:
- Targeted Relief: Trigger point therapy involves applying pressure to points in the muscles that are tight or painful. This loosens them up so patients won’t experience neck pain when they move their heads or shoulders.
- Improved Blood Flow: By releasing trigger points, we increase blood circulation to the affected areas, promoting healing and reducing inflammation.
- Increased Range of Motion: Many patients find that trigger point therapy helps improve flexibility in the neck.
Get Neck Pain Relief through Natural Healing
If you’re tired of suffering from neck pain and want to feel better long-term, Dr. Eric Whitehouse and our team in Westfield, New Jersey, may have the solutions. To schedule a consultation, call (908) 654-0500 or use our online booking tool.
LOCATION
Address
649 Central Ave Suite 13
Westfield , NJ 07090, US
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09:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Office Hours
Monday
09:00 am - 12:00 pm
03:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Tuesday
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Wednesday
09:00 am - 12:00 pm
03:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Thursday
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Friday
09:00 am - 12:00 pm
03:00 pm - 07:00 pm
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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