Neck Pain Relief – Neck Injury Car Accident
Call (618) 235-1500 :: Neck pain after a traumatic is an all-encompassing pain that can cause distress to the entire body. Our team at Esquire Sports Medicine will help find the cause and will work quickly to alleviate your pain.
Neck pain, or a stiff neck, is a frequent complaint that can cause distress to the entire body. A stiff neck often has no apparent cause and can suddenly present itself even after a nights sleep. It is a common problem seen by Dr. Brunkhorst and his team.
What Causes Neck Pain?
The neck contains numerous pain-sensitive nerves that can easily be pinched by trauma to the area or by compression. Not only can this cause a stiff neck, but it can be responsible for intense shoulder pain, back pain, muscle spasms, and headaches. Whiplash is a typical car accident injury that can lead to a stiff and painful neck.
Diagnosis of Neck Pain
By examining the neck by touch, also known as palpating, Dr. Brunkhorst and his team can determine where your pain originates. Palpating works by detecting tenderness in the areas with the application of light to medium pressure. Once the area that is causing the problems is detected, Dr. Brunkhorst can prescribe diagnostic testing such as x-ray and MRI to help determine the cause of the problem and the type of treatment that will work best.
Treating Neck Pain
Treating a neck injury requires a multi-faceted therapy regime in order to restore motion and relieve pain. This can be accomplished by utilizing several different methods simultaneously and may include:
- Spinal Manipulation – The very core of chiropractic medicine, manipulating the spine, will help alleviate fixation and restore normal function.
- Exercise Therapy – Therapeutic exercise is always a part of an effective pain treatment regimen, even with neck pain. The staff at Esquire will prescribe the series of activities that take into consideration your physical limitations while still restoring full mobility.
- Ultrasound Therapy – If Dr. Brunkhorst detects inflammation in the neck, he may add ultrasound therapy to your pain treatment. Ultrasound therapy works by transmitting sound waves to the area that reduces tissue swelling and increases circulation.
If you are suffering from neck pain or a stiff neck, your entire body may be suffering along with it. Esquire Sports Medicine has dealt with these painful conditions for years and has learned how to recognize the situation quickly and administer pain-relieving techniques that are fast and effective.
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If you have suffered an injury at work, in a car accident, or when playing sports, you can depend on us to successfully manage your recovery.