Neck, Shoulder and Carpel Tunnel

  Neck conditions can start from trauma, repetitive motion and postural stress. Most neck conditions start from repetitive and postural stress caused by activities such as computer work, smart phones, and driving a car. These activities put stress on the muscles, ligaments, and intervertebral discs of the lower neck vertebrae. Irritation to the nerves exiting the neck can occur, creating pain which causes more muscle tightness. This results in muscle strain which damages the upper back and neck muscles. Adhesions and trigger points develop in these damaged muscles. When the cycle is repeated for weeks and months, painful chronic conditions develop. Symptoms can include neck and shoulder pain, headaches, burning, tingling and numbness starting in the neck and going down the arm. 

Treatment at Marty Chiropractic Hopkins focuses on improving the motion and alignment of the vertebrae of the neck and upper back. Muscle work and stretching exercises will expedite healing of the muscular damage. Activities of daily living modification will be discussed to help change your patterns of postural stress. Trauma such as whiplash, slip and falls and sports injuries can cause lifelong chronic neck pain. Traumatic damage to the muscles, ligaments and intervertebral discs can create chronic instability and weakness in the neck. It is always best to get in soon after the trauma. We can treat you even when you are in acute pain. The longer a patient delays treatment the better the chance for the traumatic condition to become chronic.