If you suffer from headaches or pain in your neck and upper back, you know it can impact your ability to move freely and enjoy life. Your pain might be due to a work-related injury, or it could come from poor sitting posture or long hours standing. For some patients, pain is the result of overexertion or a poorly supported sleeping position. Some athletes experience pain caused by impacts sustained in a sports-related injury. Auto accident victims may experience whiplash pain as the result of having their neck and back thrown about during the collision. In other patients, pain may be due to some type of medical condition such as osteoarthritis, scoliosis or a slipped disk.

Whatever the cause may be for neck pain, patients have been coming to our chiropractor, Dr. Cacic, for over ten years seeking relief and pain management. During his initial examination, Dr. Cacic will discuss lifestyle factors which may be causing stress and he will also look for any underlying causes of pain. He then develops an individualized treatment plan to help alleviate the causes of pain without relying on prescription drugs.

Depending on the cause of your specific pain and other lifestyle factors, Dr. Cacic may recommend a treatment plan that includes chiropractic care, physical therapy and massage therapy along with lifestyle counseling to reduce any stress you may be experiencing. Chiropractic adjustments may be used to realign the vertebrae and improve range of neck motion. Physical therapy and strengthening exercises may be recommended if the pain is due to some type of injury. If the pain is stress-related, Dr. Cacic may recommend massage therapy to relax muscles, increase blood circulation and minimize swelling. He may also recommend steps you can take at home to reduce your chances of incurring another injury.

Is living with pain becoming a pain in the neck for you? Share your story below, then visit Dr. Cacic and discover what exceptional chiropractic care and wellness can do for you.