Neck Pain and Injury by Nuneaton Chiropractors and Physiotherapists, 3d animated models 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
Stiff or sore neck may result from chronic muscle fatigue or strain. Neck pain can result from the strain of trapezius and the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscles. Activities such as leaning over a desk or machinery would stress the trapezius muscle which runs from the base of the scull to the outside of the shoulder blade and back. Sternocleidomastoid muscle originates from the base of the scull below the ear and runs down the neck to the collar bone (close to its insertion to the breastbone). This muscle can be strained by carrying a heavy briefcase or load or holding the telephone receiver between the shoulder and the ear.
Neck pain is a very common condition affecting more or less everyone at some point in their lives. The neck itself is quite a delicate structure consisting of seven small vertebrae, ligaments and muscles that allow support and movement of the head which weights up to 12 lbs. Each movement, even a slight nod, would involve muscle contractions. The biomechanics of the neck make it susceptible to any type of stress or injury more than any other part of the spine.
Cold or Low Level Laser Therapy
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;
Whiplash- Associated Disorder (WAD)
Chronic Neck Pain Conditions and Injuries
