Chiropractic and Neck Pain: Patient Case Study Conclusion

(1) postural and repetitive strain,

(2) traumatic injury,

(3) "slipped", herniated and ruptured discs, and

(4) pain associated with aging and osteoarthritis.

Each study illustrates that current chiropractic care involves a range of therapeutic options.

Patients who are not good candidates for manual manipulative therapy often respond to other non-force or low force techniques performed by chiropractors. Some patients are beyond the scope of conservative care and are referred for medical evaluation and treatment. Of course, some patients do not respond to chiropractic care. It is very unlikely for a patient to experience a negative side effect from a course of chiropractic treatment.

The goal of cervical chiropractic treatment is to treat the mechanical and neurological source of spinal pain in patients who are candidates for conservative care. Spinal manipulation is an efficient therapy that uses the bones of the spine as levers to treat soft tissues, stimulate the nervous system, and increase circulation to areas diagnosed to have mechanical dysfunction.

Chiropractic care utilizes spinal manipulation and adjunctive therapies. It is characterized by a unique doctor/patient dynamic providing a therapeutic model with a high degree of patient satisfaction and a long track record of successful cervical spine care.