By Jeremy K Grom


Approximately 75% of Americans experience neck pain at some stage, often more than once, making this a very common complaint. Not only is it common, but it can also prove difficult to treat effectively, with recurrences a distinct possibility. For most sufferers, finding the most effective answer to this complaint would be a real blessing, as it can make life so unpleasant.

The reason for these pains may be a sports injury or may also frequently be due to incorrect posture. Holding your head an inch out of its proper position can almost double its effective weight. As the average head can weigh 12 pounds, it is easy to see what an effort holding your head up can become with really bad posture. Your vertebrae can easily get out of alignment or your muscles become strained if this is the case.

The most appropriate solutions can be obtained through conventional doctors, physiotherapists, or chiropractors. Doctors normally prescribe medications for the pain, and this would rule this avenue out for many people. In fact, analgesic drugs merely mask the symptoms for a while, and do not promote healing. All these healthcare professionals have different approaches, although there may be certain similarities.

It should be noted that chiropractors have been shown to provide the best chance of effecting lasting improvement and immediate relief from pain. They permit healing to occur by correcting any misalignments in the neck and stimulating the muscles. This approach works directly on the problem and therefore produces quicker results. Counseling on the correct posture may also be given.

Studies have been undertaken and have shown the chiropractic approach to be the best in most cases, with double the number of patients experiencing quick relief from any symptoms than with any other therapy. While medications may relieve the pain, the effects soon wear off, and the condition is not improved. Non-invasive approaches as used by chiropractors are also very much safer, with no side effects or collateral damage.

One study which was reported in the British Medical Journal showed clearly that chiropractic produced much quicker results than conventional medicine or physiotherapy, with faster relief from any pains. Treatment costs were also reported to average one third of these for the other approaches. The conclusions to be drawn from studies like this are obvious, and highlight the positive results achieved by chiropractic treatments.

Another Consumer Report study showed that patients who consulted chiropractors were much happier with the results, showing twice the satisfaction levels of other approaches. These results support the findings of the BMJ study. The results of all the studies together definitely point to chiropractic as the preferred form of treatment for those people experiencing this common type of problem

From what has been said, it seems obvious that anybody who is experiencing neck pain would be wise to consult an excellent chiropractor immediately. Like any other therapy, results cannot be guaranteed, but the odds are definitely in your favor with this approach. It is also more likely that any cure will be permanent, providing any instructions are adhered to.




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