There is a wide range of factors that cause and contribute to back and neck pain. Many of these factors can be addressed and treated with chiropractic care, as it has been established as a safe and effective mode of treatment for both acute and chronic back and neck pain.
During a consultation, your chiropractor may perform quick and painless tests (known as orthopaedic testing) to determine the cause of your pain. This will indicate where the problem lies, be it in the spine itself (in the spinal disk, joints or surrounding nerves), or the soft tissue and muscle around the spine. In certain cases, further testing, such as an X-ray, may be required.
Once the cause has been established, your chiropractor will decide on an appropriate treatment regime. Depending on the underlying cause or condition, treatment may involve spinal mobilisations to restore normal movement and functioning, dry needling, shockwave therapy, ultrasound, strapping and postural adjustments. This may only require a few sessions to bring relief, with many patients reporting an improvement even after the first appointment.
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