Neck pain has many different causes. If you sit at a desk all day, you could be keeping a bad posture and develop fatigue. If you are in an auto accident, you may have whiplash. You can even develop neck pain by sleeping in the wrong position or with the wrong pillow. Dr. Marco Giuliano of Dr. G's Ultimate Health and Wellness Care in Glendale, CA, uses the Gonstead Method of chiropractic care. This is a highly precise method that goes to the source of the pain and treats it.
Gonstead analysis
Before any Gonstead adjustment, an x-ray will be taken of the spine. There will also be an examination to determine if there is a misalignment. Once the subluxation is located, adjustments will be done on that area and only that area. The Gonstead Technique is designed to be the most precise method available. This method of adjustment can not only relieve pain, but it can improve sleep and help with mobility and flexibility. It can even help by improving your posture.
Active Release Therapy
Active Release Therapy is a hands-on therapy that is applied to the soft tissues to help break up adhesions. The purpose of using this technique is to improve the function of soft tissues. It helps to restore free movement to the area treated and is one of many neck pain treatments.
Massage therapy
When your muscles are tense, you may experience neck pain. Massage therapy causes relaxation that helps relieve pain, allows chiropractic adjustments to be performed with less resistance, and gives the realigned joints a better chance of staying in place.
Lifestyle changes
As part of our treatment, Dr. G will suggest lifestyle changes that may prevent your neck problems from returning time and again. You may need to consider a more ergonomic way of working to help your neck stay healthy or get a pillow that works better for your neck.
Therapeutic exercise
Therapeutic exercise is an important part of neck pain treatments. Once the issues with your neck have been resolved, it is important that you continue to exercise at home. Stretching and strengthening your neck will allow the vertebrae to be better supported and make the muscles less likely to accrue damage.
Dr. Giuliano at Dr. G's Ultimate Health and Wellness Care offers neck pain treatments in Glendale, CA. If you are ready to begin your pain-free journey, give the office a call at 818-599-0095 or schedule an appointment online. You will be glad you did.