Neck pain can really put
a damper on your daily life—whether you’re sitting at a desk for hours or dealing with the aftermath
of poor posture or a previous injury. The good news is that targeted
strength and stretch exercises, combined with chiropractic
care at Most Chiropractic Clinic, can provide effective relief and long-term
benefits for Murfreesboro neck pain sufferers.
THE ROLE OF STRENGTHENING AND STRETCHING EXERCISES
Engaging in regular
strength-building and stretching exercises is essential for decreasing
neck pain and enhancing overall neck function. Strengthening
exercises target the muscles that prop up your
neck, improving their endurance and decreasing
the strain brought on by daily activities. Alternatively, stretching exercises help free tension by boosting
the flexibility and mobility of the cervical spine.
A 2024 systematic review by Nazwar et al. showed
that a dedicated exercise routine focusing on
these techniques can lead to substantial pain relief by
correcting craniovertebral alignment and improving muscle
coordination. Simple exercises like chin tucks, side stretches, and shoulder
blade squeezes are especially effective and easy
to include into your daily routine. (1) We can talk about what exercises would be most beneficial for you at
your next Murfreesboro chiropractic appointment.
CHIROPRACTIC SPINAL MANIPULATION FOR NECK PAIN
Chiropractic care offers another powerful
tool in the fight against Murfreesboro neck pain. Spinal
manipulation techniques, particularly Cox®
Flexion-Distraction (CFD), have been shown to enhance mobility, alleviate
pressure on spinal nerves, and decrease discomfort triggered
by spinal conditions like cervical disc herniation and cervical stenosis. These are conditions
Most Chiropractic Clinic excitedly invites to the clinic!
For example, a case study by Gudavalli and
Kruse is about a a 33-year-old patient with severe neck
radiculopathy due to cervical disc herniation. After being
treated with flexion-distraction manipulation, the patient had
remarkable relief as the technique gently decompressed the cervical
spine, reduced inflammation, and restored
normal motion. (2) Do you have such neck pain? Ready for relief?
THE POWER OF COMBINING BOTH APPROACHES
While each method is highly effective on its
own, mixing strengthening/stretching exercises with Murfreesboro
chiropractic care offers dynamic and enhanced
relief for neck pain sufferers. Chiropractic spinal manipulation addresses
structural issues and nerve compression while exercises help to sustain
and bolster these improvements by building
strength and flexibility. The synergy between the two
results in greater long-term pain relief, better posture, and improved
quality of life.
CONTACT Most Chiropractic Clinic
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Shay Corbin on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr.
Michael Johnson as he details the
effective gentle protocols of The Cox® Technic
System of Spinal Pain Management in easing his patient’s cervical spine pain.
If you’re having|you are experiencing
neck pain, don’t wait. Let’s find out what exercises you can insert
into your daily routine, and consult with your Murfreesboro qualified
chiropractic professional at Most Chiropractic Clinic to discover the
benefits of Murfreesboro chiropractic care and spinal manipulation.
Taking a proactive, combined approach could be your key
to lasting neck pain relief.
Schedule your Murfreesboro chiropractic
appointment today.