At Spinal Solutions Health and Wellness, Dr. Derek Sisak provides a wide range of chiropractic care for neck & shoulder pain in St. Johns County, FL. From chiropractic adjustments to posture correction, our team is ready to provide the treatment you need to eliminate pain and restore your overall health.
When to Seek Help for Neck and Shoulder Pain
For many people who have neck and shoulder pain, it's common to try treating the problem on their own. In many cases, neck and shoulder discomfort is a symptom of a minor injury that usually heals naturally – and self-care is generally acceptable.
However, if the pain is accompanied by headaches, persistent neck stiffness, a high fever or muscle weakness, it's time to schedule a consultation with Dr. Sisak. Additionally, you should seek treatment if you've recently been in an auto accident or you've experienced a traumatic injury as a result of a personal accident.
If you are experiencing pain in and around your neck and shoulder, you should be aware of the most common causes. For many, soft tissue damage is the main cause of pain. Shoulder and neck muscles, tendons and ligaments are all prone to soft tissue damage. Regularly, sudden trauma causes the damage, but other conditions such as arthritis or a degenerative disc disease also cause recurring pain. Other common causes include:
- Poor posture from sitting for extended periods
- Pinched nerve
- Whiplash – a sudden forward or backward jerking motion
- Bursitis
- Tendinitis
Regular day-to-day activities and sports injuries often leave people dealing with pain in the neck and shoulder area. And, many people don't pay attention to their posture when they're sitting or standing and fail to adjust their positions when it's necessary.
If you need chiropractic care to realign your spine or decompression therapy to take the pressure off your disks by stretching your spine, Dr. Disak and our team at Spinal Solutions Health and Wellness in St. Johns County, FL, and serving St. Johns County, FL has a personalized treatment option available to alleviate and eliminate your neck & shoulder pain. Call us today to schedule your comprehensive evaluation at (904) 217-3982.