Neck Pain Coventry,at Central Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Clinic, view 3D animated videos for (1) Neck Pain and Whiplash (2) Bulging disc Cervical disc injury (3) TMJ Temporomandibular Jaw Disorders (they can be found under the listing” Types of Pain” in our Neck Pain Section).
For the management of Neck Pain, here at Central Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Clinic, we use the latest Low Level Lasers which provide Pain Relief, this also accelerates recovery, healing and significantly reduces the inflammatory process. A 5 star rating has been awarded to Low Level Laser Therapy, our laser section can be found listed under “Pain Relief”, please also view our “Low level Laser Testimonial Video”
Neck pain
Neck pain often can be caused by emotional or mental stress. The body’s common reaction to emotional stressors such as anger, fear or any other “out of comfort zone” situations is to assume the defence posture. This involves tightening of the muscles of the neck and shoulders, increased production of adrenalin and other mediators of inflammation.
If the stressful situation remains unresolved the tension in the muscles of the neck will continue to build up leading to a chronic build-up of waste by products in the muscles further exacerbating the pain and inflammation. In this particular instance dealing with the cause of the tension or changing body’s adaptive responses to stress will help to relax the muscles of the neck. Practices such as mediation or network spinal analysis will help increase body’s adaptive strategies allowing the muscles to remain relaxed. Massage would be also helpful although the results are often short-lived.
Symptoms
The symptoms of neck problems and injuries can vary significantly depending of the cause. For example the pain radiating into the shoulder blade and arm and increasing on coughing or sneezing could be a symptom of a disc injury. A common disorder referred to as “cervical spondylosis” or degenerative joint disease would affect the bones and the discs of the neck. In this case the pain is usually worse in the morning and is associated with the stiffness and loss of neck mobility to a certain extent, a neck spasm with the head tilting to one side is called “torticollis” and is a result of severe nerves irritation of the neck
Chiropractic treatment involving manipulation would help to restore movement in the segments of the neck and take the pressure off the nerves thus easing the pain and discomfort. Treatment modalities such as clod laser therapy would aid in reducing inflammation associated with degenerative joint disease and disc damage.
Cold or Low Level Laser Therapy/Treatment
The lasers used at Central Chiropractic Clinic are certified as Cold Laser. For the past 30 years the technology of Cold Laser Therapy (also known as Low Level Laser Therapy) has been formally accepted in North America and in many other parts of the world such as Europe, Russia and Japan. In all this time there have been no recorded long-term adverse effects from low level laser therapy. It is considered to be non-invasive, painless and safe.
Cold Laser Therapy uses laser light energy to stimulate cells to function optimally. In the body light sensitive chromophores and other elements within the cell absorb energy initiating a series of important photochemical changes such as increased production of ATP. The mitochondria and Kreb’s Cycle stimulation initiates the production of ATP, providing the cell with the extra energy needed to accelerate the healing process and positively influence pain. These activities can occur in all types of cells and includes ligament, nerves, cartilage and muscle.
Cold or Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a Handheld, non-invasive, light-emitting medical device which is used over different areas of the body. It provides an unmatched advantage in the treatment of conditions such as; Neck Pain, Back pain, Slipped disc, prolapsed disc, herniated disc, Trapped nerves, Sciatica, Lower Back Pain, Sacroiliac Joint. “Whiplash” (WAD) and Neck Pain/ injuries.
Neck Pain, injuries and conditions.
