Ice may give short-term neck pain relief, but finding and treating the root CAUSE is the key to lasting recovery.
How Does One Get Instant Relief from Neck Pain?
The short answer is ICE. With no contraindications, ice helps relieve pain by reducing inflammation and 'calming' irritated nerve endings. But the complete answer is much more. The question should first be answered with another question: What is CAUSING the pain? Pain is a symptom and never a stand-alone problem, just as heat is a symptom of a burning fire.
Treat the Cause, Not Just the Symptom
More important than symptom relief, long term, is to seek the help of a qualified health care professional to identify and treat the CAUSE of the pain. The CAUSE of neck pain is often a mechanical malfunction of the joints and muscles of the cervical spine. The medical term for this is Vertebral Subluxation Complex. In plain terms, we call it a pinched nerve.
At Acacia Chiropractic Clinic, our doctors use diagnostic and therapeutic skills to safely and effectively improve a patient's overall biomechanics — motion, balance, and strength — to help the spine return to normal function, thus decreasing the CAUSE of one's pain.
Addressing the Root Factors
The next step is to address what has caused abnormal biomechanics. Posture, injury, arthritis, and other factors contribute to spinal imbalance. Our team will help you address these issues. Serving patients in Tega Cay, Fort Mill, and surrounding communities — call or text us at (803) 412-2240 today for your free initial consultation.
