Why Neck Pain Happens
The cervical spine or the seven small vertebrae supporting the full weight of your head, is remarkably flexible, but that flexibility also makes it vulnerable to injury and strain. Common causes of neck pain we treat in our Oakleigh clinic include:
- Injuries — whiplash from car accidents, sports injuries, falls, and work injuries can strain ligaments, herniate discs, or pinch nerves; learn more about neck pain symptoms
- Poor posture and desk work — prolonged screen time and poor ergonomics place ongoing stress on the cervical spine
- Disc herniation and degeneration — ageing discs can bulge or shrink, causing tingling, numbness, and pain that radiates from the neck into the arms
- Arthritis and bone spurs — cartilage breakdown triggers the body to form bone spurs that press directly on spinal nerves
- Pinched nerves — inflamed tissue or bulging discs in the cervical spine can compress exiting nerves, causing weakness and tingling into the shoulders and wrists
- Other conditions — fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and ankylosing spondylitis can also present with neck symptoms
How Chiropractic Care Helps Neck Pain
As spinal specialists, our chiropractors are uniquely equipped to identify and correct the underlying dysfunction driving your neck pain. Studies have shown chiropractic care to be more effective than many common medications for neck pain relief.
At North Road Chiropractic, Dr Sam Liveriadis performs a thorough physical, neurological, and orthopaedic examination to diagnose your condition before treatment begins. Chiropractic adjustments correct misalignments in the cervical and thoracic spine, relieve pressure on pinched nerves, allow damaged tissues to heal, and restore healthy mobility. We also treat related conditions, including back pain that often accompanies neck dysfunction.
With both structural and gentle low-force techniques available, every patient receives care tailored to their comfort level and condition.