Neck Pain Relief in Arlington
Understanding and Treating Neck Pain: A Comprehensive Guide
Neck pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek chiropractic care at Restoring Life Chiropractic in Arlington, Texas. Whether you’re experiencing localized discomfort or radiating pain, our team is dedicated to identifying the root cause and providing effective treatment options tailored to your specific needs.
Common Symptoms of Neck Pain
Neck pain can manifest in various ways, including:
- Tension in the lower neck where the upper trapezius muscles begin
- Pain throughout the neck and at the base of the skull
- Radiating discomfort extending to the upper shoulders
- Numbness and tingling down the arms to the fingertips
- Associated headaches (a very common companion of neck pain)
Modern Causes of Neck Pain
Today’s lifestyle significantly contributes to the prevalence of neck pain. Many people spend hours:
- Looking down at cell phones
- Working on laptops and computers
- Using tablets and other devices
- Scrolling through social media
- Sitting at desks for extended periods
- Poor sleeping posture
These activities force the neck into flexion, which can reverse the natural cervical curve, cause disc herniations, nerve root compression, bone spurs, and even early and advanced degeneration. This added stress makes maintaining proper posture difficult and often leads to chronic discomfort no matter what you do. Massages and other remedies only help temporarily because the real root of the problem is typically much deeper than the level of the muscle tension and actually coming from a misaligned joint that is causing nerve stress. Muscle tension is merely a symptom, not the true cause.
Other Common Causes of Neck Pain
- Accidents & Injuries
- Sports Injuries
- Childhood falls
- Congenital Malformations of the spine
- STRESS
Our Diagnostic Approach
At Restoring Life Chiropractic, we believe effective treatment begins with accurate diagnosis. Our thorough examination process includes:
Digital Neurospinal Assessment
We utilize advanced Insight CLA nerve scans to measure stress in each nerve, helping us determine the severity of your condition.
Digital Spinal X-rays
These images allow us to precisely evaluate:
- Joint misalignments
- Disc degeneration
- Changes in the natural spinal curvature
Our meticulous approach measures each joint to 0.01mm precision, ensuring we know exactly what needs correction to relieve nerve stress.
Understanding the Pain Mechanism
Neck pain and tension result from dysfunction in the joint. When a joint is misaligned, it creates stress in the spinal nerve. This stressed nerve then sends abnormal signals to the muscles attached to the spine, creating tension and discomfort that can be difficult to resolve without addressing the root cause.
Our Treatment Methods
Once we’ve identified your specific needs, we develop a customized treatment plan that may include:
- Gentle, safe chiropractic adjustments to correct spinal alignment
- Various forms of muscle release techniques
- StemWave therapy for patients with radiating pain to restore proper blood and nerve flow with angiogenesis, and regenerate any ligaments, tendons, and soft tissue.
Pediatric Neck Pain: A Growing Concern
We’re seeing an increasing number of children with neck pain due to technology use at home and in the classroom. This chronic exposure is causing unprecedented stress and inflammation in the cervical spine of young patients, including advanced changes to the neck curve that were previously only seen in adults.
We also see a lot of children for injuries due to falls off of beds, highchairs, countertops, couches, and trampolines. These injuries are not always just bumps and bruises. They often cause serious shifting in the alignment of the cervical spine vertebra and often result in spondylolisthesis that when left unchecked and corrected can lead to severe issues with immune regulation, emotional and sleep cycle disruptions, and even MOTOR TICS. Expert pediatric chiropractic care from the providers at Restoring Life Chiropractic can help you access the severity of your child’s fall and correct any effects of trauma in their spine and nervous system ensuring that they recover completely and don’t have misunderstood and undetected long lasting effects.
For our pediatric patients, we:
- Perform age-appropriate examinations utilizing our Insight Neurospinal Scans
- Take digital x-rays when clinically warranted (not all children need them)
- Customize adjustments to their structural size, ensuring gentle and effective treatment
Most children enjoy their adjustment experience at Restoring Life Chiropractic, often laughing and giggling throughout their visits.
Take the First Step Toward Relief
If you’re experiencing neck pain or headaches, don’t wait until the condition worsens. At Restoring Life Chiropractic in Arlington, Texas, we’re committed to helping you understand the source of your discomfort and providing natural, effective solutions to restore your quality of life.
Contact us today to schedule your comprehensive assessment and begin your journey to a pain-free neck and spine.
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