Back & Neck Pain

Back & Neck Pain

Issues with the neck and back are common in athletes and non-athletes alike.  Impact from accidents, hits or falls, as well as sprains and strains from forcefully twisting while swinging a golf club or a bag of groceries up onto the counter can result in moderate to severe pain anywhere from the base of the skull to the lower lumbar region.  

This can create problems with mobility, stability, strength and endurance during athletic training and performance, as well as while performing everyday tasks.

Neck and back pain can occur all of a sudden due to spinal misalignments, faulty mechanics, and/or lack of flexibility and core strength, or it can result over time from repetitive motions and actions.

While sports chiropractic care is beneficial for many types of injuries, the treatment of neck and back pain is often the care with which it is most closely associated.That’s because proper spinal alignment is key for optimal functionality of every movement the body makes. When the neck and spine are aligned, nerve communication is enhanced resulting in better coordination, improved execution of movement and a lower likelihood of injury. 

All along your spine are nerves, muscles, tendons, ligaments and  vertebrae cushioned by discs designed to absorb impact from sports hits, car accidents, falls, and other trauma. When any of these spinal components are stretched, pushed or twisted too far, painful strains, sprains and tears can result. One slipped disc or misaligned vertebrae can compromise movement throughout the body to the point of pain. 

Sports chiropractic care can aid in the treatment and prevention of neck and back injuries.  Manual adjustments to the spine ensure better ease of movement as well enhanced muscle balance to alleviate pressure on the joints.  Other chiropractic modalities like ice and heat therapy, electrical stimulation, trigger point massage and myofascial release can ease constrictions in the muscles, encourage circulation and improve nerve communication. 

Regular sports chiropractic care that utilizes these modalities, along with therapeutic tools and specialized stretching techniques can keep movement free and easy while preventing future and recurrent injuries.

Some neck and back pain that results from sleeping or moving awkwardly may go away on its own, however, pain is generally your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong - particularly if the pain returns or becomes chronic and limits regular activity.  

Sports chiropractic is the best first-line intervention for neck and back pain. Early treatment allows your chiropractor to identify the cause of your pain and begin addressing it from a structural standpoint to speed up the healing process.  

DTX Sports Medicine are experts at treating a variety of sports-related injuries, including those to the neck and back.