Personalized Care for Neck Pain, Disc Problems and Nerve Symptoms
Hours at a computer. Long commutes. Old injuries. Sports. Repetitive strain.
Your neck deals with significant demands every day.
When neck pain becomes persistent—or begins traveling into your shoulder, arm or hand—it deserves more than repeatedly stretching the sore area.
At Re-LAX Chiropractic & Wellness, we provide comprehensive neck pain treatment in Los Angeles designed around the potential cause of your symptoms.
What Causes Neck Pain?
Neck pain can originate from many different structures and may involve more than one contributing factor.
Potential causes include:
- Joint dysfunction
- Muscle and soft-tissue problems
- Cervical disc changes
- Bulging or herniated discs
- Nerve irritation
- Previous injuries
- Repetitive stress
- Prolonged computer or device use
- Degenerative changes
- Movement and postural factors
Understanding what’s contributing to your symptoms allows treatment to become more specific.
Symptoms That Can Accompany Neck Pain
You may experience:
- Neck stiffness
- Reduced ability to turn your head
- Pain between the neck and shoulder
- Headaches associated with neck tension
- Upper-back discomfort
- Pain traveling into an arm
- Tingling
- Numbness
- Arm or hand weakness
Radiating neurological symptoms can indicate nerve involvement and warrant evaluation.
Cervical Disc Problems
Discs sit between the vertebrae of your neck and help distribute forces while allowing movement.
Disc degeneration, bulging or herniation can sometimes contribute to local neck pain or irritation of nearby nerves.
When cervical nerve roots are affected, symptoms may travel into the shoulder, arm, hand or fingers.
Not every disc abnormality produces symptoms, however.
Your symptoms and clinical findings should therefore be considered alongside any imaging.
Is Your Neck Pain Actually Causing Your Arm Symptoms?
It can.
A problem originating around the neck may create symptoms farther down the nerve pathway.
This is why treating only the arm or shoulder may not resolve certain cases of radiating pain or tingling.
At Re-LAX Chiropractic & Wellness, we evaluate the broader neuromusculoskeletal picture.
Our Comprehensive Neck Pain Approach
Your care begins with a conversation about your symptoms, health history, work, activities and previous injuries.
We then evaluate relevant movement and function.
Depending on your findings, a personalized treatment plan may include:
- Chiropractic care
- Cervical decompression when appropriate
- Soft-tissue techniques
- Mobility exercises
- Rehabilitation
- Postural and ergonomic recommendations
- Other non-invasive therapies
- Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain
When joint restriction or mechanical dysfunction is relevant, chiropractic treatment may be incorporated.
Care is adapted to the individual rather than assuming every patient needs the same technique.
Our objective is to help improve appropriate movement while addressing contributing musculoskeletal factors.
Cervical Spinal Decompression
For selected disc and nerve-related neck conditions, non-surgical cervical decompression may be considered.
Controlled traction is applied to targeted areas of the cervical spine with the goal of reducing mechanical pressure.
Not all neck pain requires decompression, and some conditions make traction inappropriate.
That’s why evaluation comes first.
Don’t Ignore Your Daily Habits
Treatment doesn’t end when you leave the clinic.
If eight hours of your day are spent in a position that repeatedly stresses your neck, addressing that factor may be important.
Depending on your needs, we may discuss workstation setup, movement breaks, exercise and other practical strategies.
Neck Pain FAQs
Can chiropractic care help neck pain?
Chiropractic care may be appropriate for certain musculoskeletal causes of neck pain. Your condition should be evaluated first.
Can a neck disc cause arm pain?
Yes. Irritation of cervical nerve roots can produce pain and other symptoms into the shoulder and arm.
Why are my fingers tingling when my neck hurts?
A cervical nerve problem is one possibility, although other conditions affecting the arm or hand can cause similar symptoms.
Does spinal decompression work on the neck?
Cervical decompression can be used for selected conditions when clinically appropriate.
Can poor posture cause neck pain?
Sustained positions and repetitive loading can contribute to neck discomfort, although “posture” is rarely the only factor.
When is neck pain serious?
Severe trauma, rapidly progressing weakness, significant neurological changes or other concerning symptoms warrant prompt medical evaluation.
Get to the Source of Your Neck Pain
Whether your neck pain started yesterday or has been returning for years, understanding the potential cause is the first step toward choosing the right treatment.
Schedule Your $39 Consultation
Visit Re-LAX Chiropractic & Wellness in Los Angeles for a personalized neck pain consultation and learn which conservative treatment options may be appropriate.
Call (424) 800-2488 or book your $39 consultation today.