A Precision Approach
Neck pain is a central focus of upper cervical chiropractors. With years of post-graduate training and a long history of advancements in spinal care, upper cervical chiropractors truly are the experts.
Neck pain often arises from problems in the joints, muscles or discs of the neck. One of the most vulnerable areas of the neck is the craniocervical junction, which is made up of the joints between the skull and the upper neck. Unlike the rest of the neck, the craniocervical junction has no discs. When these upper cervical joints misalign, it can cause direct pain from the misaligned joints. This misalignment can also create compression and tension on the brainstem and other sensitive nerves.
Upper cervical chiropractor’s have a unique and highly specific method for evaluating the neck and upper cervical spine. Using a variety of wellestablished neurological exams, even subtle problems can be detected. With specialized x-ray and imaging protocols, the alignment of the upper cervical spine is carefully measured and analyzed.
A Gentle Correction
Neck pain is a sensitive problem to endure. Forceful adjustments can worsen symptoms in vulnerable situations. With Upper Cervical care, the techniques remain gentle for your comfort and safety. The upper cervical techniques focus on calculated precision to correct the upper neck.
Complimentary Neck Pain Consultation
We’d love to meet you for a 15-20 minute session with a doctor to get your story, conduct any preliminary tests, and see if we can help you. If so, great, if not, we’ll help you find the place that can.
By realigning the craniocervical junction, pressure on the brain stem and nerves is relieved, and the joints of the neck are restored to their proper position. This method of addressing neck pain has been proven to be one of the most consistent approaches to long-term neck pain relief.
Over 90 Years of Expertise
Upper cervical chiropractic care has been around for a long time. In the mid-1920s, BJ Palmer, who is known as the developer of the chiropractic profession, started investigating the influence of the upper neck on the health of the body. Not only was neck pain relieved, but many other health problems were significantly improved. In 1931, BJ Palmer announced to the field that his work showed that the primary interference in the nervous system was in the upper neck. This birthed the first upper cervical technique.
Since 1931, clinical experts have advanced the procedures and technology used in the upper cervical field. Today, there are around 1000 certified upper cervical chiropractors practicing 9 different techniques that have been developed and refined over the last 90 years.
Advancing the Knowledge
Upper cervical chiropractors today are on the cutting edge of spinal care, brain health, and healthcare. Many lecture nationally and internationally to chiropractic, medical and surgical professionals.
The advancements in this emerging field continue to push the boundaries of care ensuring that conditions like neck pain are always in the hands of the experts. If you have neck pain, call to schedule a consultation with your local upper cervical chiropractor to see if you are a candidate for care.
How Our Neck Pain Care Plan Works
1. Real Answers
You have a story and we want to hear it. We want to understand you. If we feel we can help, we’ll complete a very detailed exam–unlike anything you’ve done anywhere else to get to the root of the problem.
2. Real Solutions
Once we’ve gotten to the bottom of things–the root cause–we’ll tailor-make a program of care first to stop the damage and turn things around, then continue to move your health and function in a constructive direction.
3. Real Life
At the end of the day, you want your quality of life back. Better. Stronger. Healthier. We desire to help you achieve the life that God has called you to–getting you back to your sense of purpose and joy.
How We Treat Neck Pain in Mount Dora, FL
Comprehensive Consultation and Exam
The doctor and team will first do a consultation and preliminary neck pain evaluation (complimentary) to ensure you’re in the right place and that we believe we can help you. If so, we’ll dive much deeper into your condition and how it affects your life. Once we understand you clearly, we’ll thoroughly examine your spine and nervous system utilizing chiropractic, functional, and neurologic testing to find the root cause of your neck pain.
CBCT (3D Panoramic X-ray) and Motion Study X-rays
Once we’ve determined that you are, in fact, a good candidate for care and that we can help you, we will likely need to take precise forms of imaging to pinpoint the problem (unless you are pregnant). We want to get a good look at the curve of the spine, the alignment (or lack thereof), any degenerative changes, contraindications to care, and ultimately, find out EXACTLY what we need to help you get better and relieve your neck pain.
Specific Chiropractic Care in Mount Dora, FL
Our family-oriented practice in Mount Dora provides a very specific and unique form of chiropractic care that is precise, extremely effective, and very gentle. In fact, there is no twisting or “cracking” of your neck. Utilizing a form of care known as Blair Upper Cervical, which focuses on the top two bones in the neck, where your head and neck come together, tends to yield uncommon results due to the neurological influence of this critical area of your spine. We add a supportive type of adjusting for the rest of your spine known as TRT (Torque Release Technique). This is also an exact and effective yet gentle instrument-based technique that produces excellent results.
When the joints of your spine are misaligned, it puts pressure on the joints and, more importantly, on your nervous system. A misalignment of the spine—known as a subluxation—may cause pain but also can affect your global health. The goal of your specific adjustments is to reduce the subluxations, taking pressure off of your spine and nervous system so that your body can self-heal the way it was created to.
Custom Therapeutic Exercise Plan
Depending on your particular case, we will design a custom rehab/exercise plan to help you recover quicker and, most importantly, attain lasting results. Your unique exercise plan aims to help restore global spinal imbalances, address muscle weakness, increase range of motion, improve your posture and reduce your neck pain. We also aim to keep it simple—so you can do it quickly at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I should see a chiropractor for neck pain?
If you have unresolved neck pain that hasn’t responded to other treatments or home care, getting a proper chiropractic spinal evaluation would be prudent. Also, if you have accompanying headaches, dizziness, upper back or shoulder pain, or muscle tension, these are red flags for spinal/structural issues best addressed by a great chiropractor.
Is a massage or chiropractic better for neck pain?
Both are great but serve different purposes. Massage primarily focuses on the soft tissues (muscles, fascia), improving circulation, and reducing stress, whereas chiropractic focuses on the neuro-structural system (the spinal joints and adjacent nerves). Because a chiropractic adjustment affects the nervous system, it will also directly affect muscle tension. Massage is a wonderful compliment to chiropractic care, but not a replacement for it.
What can I do in the meantime to relieve my neck pain?
If possible, we recommend avoiding pain medications for your neck pain unless absolutely necessary. Instead, utilize cold packs to reduce inflammation around the joints, nerves, and muscles (10-15mins every hour as needed to the affected area). You can alternate heat and cold but end with cold. Stay well hydrated—approximately half your body weight in ounces of water. Try to stay mobile; non-painful mobility is beneficial for joint health and flushing out inflammation. These tips will help with your neck pain symptoms until the cause is corrected.
How should I sleep with neck pain?
The best posture to sleep in, neck pain or not, is on your back with support under your neck. There are some contoured pillows that are good (some are terrible)—we recommend the Killapilla—or simply roll a small towel to put under your neck. Also, put a pillow under your knees to help achieve a more neutral spinal posture. If on your side, it’s important to have just the right amount of pillow height so that your head is not tilted up or down, which will only irritate your joints.
Does a chiropractic adjustment hurt?
No, a chiropractic adjustment should not hurt. Some technique models use more force to move the vertebrae where there may be an audible “cracking” or “popping” sound. This is just gas escaping the joint and nothing to be afraid of. In our office, we utilize a very specialized form of care that does not involve any twisting or “cracking” of your spine—it is very gentle, precise, and extremely effective at producing results. Read more on our page about “Upper Cervical” chiropractic care.
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