Neck Pain Doctor Lithonia, GA

Are you suffering from Chronic Neck Pain or a Whiplash Neck Injury caused in an Auto Accident in Lithonia, GA? 

Our team of knowledgeable Chiropractic Doctors can help eliminate your pain using natural, non-invasive techniques. 

We have helped Neck Pain Patients for over 40 years and have the skills necessary to help you recover. Neck Injuries can cause severe pain, especially if left untreated. 

Our Lithonia Doctors offer a free initial consultation to see what the best options for your case may be. If you would like to speak with someone today, click the link below. 

Neck Pain as a Result of an Auto Accident

The neck is especially sensitive to injury caused by a blunt force impact following an auto accident. The neck provides a great many services for the human body. It supports the head, it offers a frame for various systems, and it provides pivotal protection for the spinal cord. One of the most common injuries one can sustain from an auto is whiplash. Whiplash occurs when the neck is thrust forward and hyper extended. The body then undergoes a natural process similar to a doctor applying a splint. However, whiplash is only one type of injury that one can sustain. That is why it is so critical to see a health care provider following and auto accident. 

Provided you are not in any immediate life threatening danger, a chiropractic care professional is a great resource for overcoming your pain. An experienced doctor, like those at Arrowhead Clinic Lithonia, have a plethora of tools for diagnosing your specific condition. These range from hands on examinations to x-rays. An accurate diagnosis will help your doctor develop your optimum recovery treatment plan. 

If you are experiencing pain as a result of a car accident, contact us. The doctors at Arrowhead Clinic Lithonia specialize in these types of accidents. Call and schedule a free consultation with our skilled doctors today.

Other Common Causes of Neck Pain

A Neck Injury commonly causes pain in the muscles or ligaments of the cervical or upper thoracic spine. This pain may occur if you have suffered from any of the following: 

• Whiplash Injuries 
• Car Accident  
• Exercising incorrectly 
• Sports Trauma
• Poor Posture 
• Twisting your head too fast 
• Having your computer monitor too high or low
• Sleeping Incorrectly 

1. Your pain originated in your neck but has moved into the hands or wrists as a sensation of burning, tingling or numbness.
   
   
2. Your neck stiffness or pain does not improve within a few days.
   
   
3. Your neck pain is giving you headaches throughout the day.
   
   
4. Your neck pain is worse in the morning and begins to feel slightly better as the day progresses.
   
   
5. You have a sharp pain in your neck when you move it any direction.
   
   
6. You need to use pain medicine to get through the day.
    
7. You cannot look in either direction without neck pain.
   
   
8. Your neck pain started after being involved in a car crash.
   
   
9. You are concerned that your neck pain is a symptom of an underlying condition. 
   
   
10. Your neck pain is causing dizziness, nausea, or migraines.

There are many demands placed on the neck and upper thoracic spine each day. The neck creates stability for the head, shoulders, and upper body. 

The neck also offers the necessary support for you to stand straight, bend, and twist. The neck protects the spinal cord that passes through the spinal column.

The neck is supported by vertebrae that begin in the upper torso and end at the base of the skull.

The vertebrae and ligaments offer stability to the structure of the spine while the discs absorb shock. The muscles allow the neck to move smoothly and provide support.

The neck provides a significant amount of movement and support. However, the neck is less protected than the rest of the spine. The neck is vulnerable to injuries and disorders that produce pain and restrict motion.

If neck pain goes untreated, it can become a progressive issue that causes severe discomfort for many people. 

Also, because the sensitive nerves in the arms run through the cervical spine, damage to the neck can lead to numbness, tingling, burning, and weakness in the arms.

If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned symptoms, you should seek medical attention with one of our Lithonia Neck Pain Doctors as soon as possible. 

You do not want nerve damage to persist; it may lead to a long-term impact on your quality of life. 

• Cervical Mobilization: This is a smooth, non-thrust stretch, aimed at reducing fixations and adhesions in the muscle tissue. This method targets areas of the cervical spine with restricted motion. Doctors utilize oscillatory hand movements in cervical spine mobilization.
  
  
• Cervical "drop" techniques: The chiropractic doctor will put their hands over the spinal segment that requires an adjustment.
  A medium to high velocity, low amplitude thrust will be used until the movable "drop" headpiece of the table releases and drops a small distance. The goal is to reduce restricted motion of a particular region of the cervical vertebra assisted by the special table.
   
• Cervical manual traction: The doctor will pull on the neck, to stretch the cervical spine. The doctor will shift the angle of your neck between flexion and extension, to find the position best suited to reduce tightness and increase your comfort. 
  
  
• This technique will help to provide a decompressing effect on the whole spinal column and take unwanted pressure off of impinged nerve roots. Often, this technique is combined with other cervical mobilization techniques.

Our Lithonia Neck Pain Doctors will perform a physical exam and ask about your neck pain conditions. 

This exam may include questions such as, 

• "How much does your neck pain hurt?"
• "How often does pain occur?"
• "Where is the point of your most acute pain?"

The Doctor may order tests for your initial visit to diagnose and treat your neck pain properly.

Your Doctor will come up with a specialized treatment plan to fix the underlying cause of your neck pain. Some of the typical tests our doctors perform include:

• X-Rays to Test the Structure of the Neck
• Palpitations for Pain Centers
• Tests of Referring Pain Locations

If you are suffering neck pain or were involved in an accident that caused a neck injury, do not wait to contact one of our experienced doctors to see how we can best assist during your recovery. 

Our Doctors at Arrowhead Clinic have been treating Accident Injury victims and Chronic Neck Pain Injuries for almost 40 years.

We offer Free Consultations to everyone suffering from Neck Pain in Lithonia, Georgia. If you would like to speak with our Lithonia Doctors today, click on the image below.