To understand how to treat neck (cervical) pain, it helps to understand a bit of the anatomy and parts of the neck and their actions. Dr. Sanderson and his team emphasize taking the necessary time to create an understanding of the underlying anatomy of each patient’s injury or ailment. This philosophy focuses on empowering patients to take control of their pain.
The neck consists of 7 vertebrae arranged in a C-shaped curve, along with 8 pairs of spinal nerves, numerous ligaments, and about 20 muscles – all working together to support your head, which weighs around 10 pounds and contains your brain. When we spend long periods looking down at phones, computers, or books, we flatten this natural curve, which puts extra strain on the middle of the neck, leading to structural changes and increased risk of injury.
Evidence-Based Treatments for Neck Pain:
Simply put – “Chiropractic care improves outcomes for the treatment of acute and chronic neck pain.” (Reference)
We utilize treatment protocols that are backed by clinical results and research data. We combine one or more of the following treatments to facilitate recovery and give you the best possible results for your neck pain:
- Chiropractic Adjustments
- Cervical Traction
- Breathing Coaching
- “Centering” Coaching
- Manual Therapy
- Kinesiology Taping
- Physiotherapy / Functional + Strength Based Exercise protocol
- Shockwave Therapy
