If you are suffering from neck pain in Mokena, IL, treatment is provided by Dr. Amy Kolesar, Dr. Dino O'Mara, and Dr. Glen Nisivoccia of Frankfort Chiropractic & Physical Therapy. They offer treatments that can unlock pain relief through chiropractic adjustments.
Chiropractic Adjustment
Chiropractic adjustment is the cornerstone of the holistic treatments provided by chiropractors. Many different types of chiropractic adjustment are available and may be manual or instrument-assisted. The goal of chiropractic adjustment is to realign the vertebrae in the spine to allow messages from the brain to travel through unimpeded. When the spine is out of alignment, it puts stress on the soft tissues that support the neck. This can lead to pain in the nerves in the neck and the soft tissues.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is a very complementary therapy when used with chiropractic adjustment. The pain from a misaligned neck can radiate into the shoulders, the back, as well as the neck. What type of massage therapy will be used depends on the root cause of the neck pain. Swedish massage can help with stiff and knotted muscles but is still relatively gentle. Deep tissue massage uses many of the same movements but with much more pressure applied. If relaxation is required, hot stone therapy is one way to get the muscles to relax. When the muscles relax, they allow the adjustment to work easier and more efficiently.
Stretching Exercises
The use of stretching exercises can help the alignment to stay in alignment longer by strengthening the muscles that support the neck. It can help to relieve a pinched nerve and, with the correct routine, it can make sure that the vertebrae stay where they have now been placed. Exercises can also be done at home, which allows you to continue treatment at home, which helps with neck pain in Mokena, IL.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture also works in combination with all of the above therapies, especially with chiropractic adjustment. It is an ancient Chinese therapy that helps get the chi, which is the energy to run through the meridians in the body without impediments. Thin metal needles are used to help improve the energy flow, which also helps to relieve the pain in your neck.
Contact Dr. Kolesar, Dr. O'Mara, and Dr. Nisivoccia of Frankfort Chiropractic & Physical Therapy when you have neck pain in Mokena, IL. Give the office a call at (708) 478-3000 for an appointment.