Neck pain can significantly impact your daily life—whether you sit at a desk all
day or deal with the aftermath
of poor posture or a previous injury. The good news is that directed
strength and stretch exercises, coupled with chiropractic
care at Layden Chiropractic, can give effective relief and long-term
benefits for Plainville neck pain sufferers.
THE ROLE OF STRENGTHENING AND STRETCHING EXERCISES
Doing regular
strength-building and stretching exercises is essential for decreasing
neck pain and enhancing overall neck function. Strengthening
exercises zone in on the muscles that prop up your
neck, enhancing their endurance and decreasing
the strain brought on by daily activities. Alternatively, stretching exercises help free tension by increasing
the flexibility and mobility of the cervical spine.
A 2024 systematic review by Nazwar et al. showed
that a dedicated exercise routine focusing on
these techniques can lead to significant pain relief by
correcting craniovertebral alignment and enhancing muscle
coordination. Simple exercises like chin tucks, side stretches, and shoulder
blade squeezes are especially efficient and simple
to incorporate into your daily routine. (1) We can talk about what
would work best for you at
your next Plainville chiropractic appointment.
CHIROPRACTIC SPINAL MANIPULATION FOR NECK PAIN
Chiropractic care presents another potent
tool in the battle against Plainville neck pain. Spinal
manipulation techniques, specifically Cox®
Flexion-Distraction (CFD), have been shown to enhance mobility, alleviate
pressure on spinal nerves, and decrease discomfort produced
by spinal conditions like cervical disc herniation and cervical stenosis. These are conditions
Layden Chiropractic welcomes!
For example, a case study by Gudavalli and
Kruse involves a 33-year-old patient with severe neck
radiculopathy due to cervical disc herniation. After undergoing flexion-distraction manipulation, the patient had
great relief as the technique gently decompressed the cervical
spine, reduced inflammation, and restored
normal motion. (2) Do you know
someone with neck pain like this? Send them our way!
THE POWER OF COMBINING BOTH APPROACHES
While each method is highly effective on its
own, combining strengthening/stretching exercises with Plainville
chiropractic care offers dynamic and enhanced
relief for neck pain sufferers. Chiropractic spinal manipulation addresses
structural issues and nerve compression while exercises help to sustain
and improve these improvements by building
strength and flexibility. The synergy between the two
results in more long-term pain relief, better posture, and better
quality of life.
CONTACT Layden Chiropractic
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Shay Corbin on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr.
Michael Johnson as he describes the
effectiveness of the gentle protocols of The Cox® Technic
System of Spinal Pain Management in easing his patient’s neck
pain.
If you’re having|you are experiencing
neck pain, don’t wait. Let’s find out what exercises you can insert
into your daily routine, and consult with your Plainville qualified
chiropractic professional at Layden Chiropractic to discover the
benefits of Plainville chiropractic care and spinal manipulation.
Taking a proactive, combined approach may well be your key
to lasting neck pain relief.
Schedule your Plainville chiropractic
appointment today.