Although every chiropractor and every clinic is a little different, what you can expect for an exam and treatment will generally be similar no matter which office you visit. Iím going to explain what you can expect with a typical exam and treatment for neck pain in our clinic.

After filling out the initial paperwork and getting checked in you will be taken into the exam room. The doctor will begin by asking a series of questions about your neck pain and a few more about your past health history and lifestyle. Once he or she has sufficient information an exam will.

The exam will usually begin with neck range of motion so that we can see how far you can move your neck in each direction and if any movements increase or decrease your symptoms. This will then be followed by a series of tests including orthopedic tests, neurological tests, and a chiropractic evaluation of the movement of the joints and the texture of the muscles in the affected area.

Once the exam is finished the doctor will explain to you the findings of the exam and the treatment that is recommended for those findings. He or she will present to you a treatment plan which is individualized to your specific needs. If you choose to continue your treatment will then begin.

The treatment provided for each person is going to vary depending on their particular condition but one of the treatment methods that is very effective for neck pain is the chiropractic adjustment. This treatment can be performed several different ways and will be modified to what is most comfortable for you. Adjustments to the neck can be performed with the patient seated, lying on their back, or lying face down. They can be performed with the doctorís hands, often producing a popping sound, or they can be performed with an instrument. There is another method know as muscle energy technique in which the patientís own muscles are used to achieve the needed movement in the joints.

The most effective method for you will be the one you feel most comfortable with.  We offer a variety of techniques so that every patient can feel comfortable with their treatment. If you or anyone you know is experiencing neck pain, let us help you.

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