The manipulation of the cervical region of the spine, also known as the neck region, is a common treatment method performed by professional and trained chiropractors for several patients that complain of pain in the neck, shoulder, upper back, and/or arm with associated symptoms, such as headaches, nausea, vertigo, among others.

A treatment based on chiropractic is often considered in many medical conditions that affect the low back. In the case of pain produced by problems of the cervical spine, chiropractic is considered a first-line treatment option.

This is why we at the Joint & Spine Center are committed to providing preventative and regenerative care to patients that suffer from pain at a cervical level by applying diverse treatment options thanks to the experience of experts such as Dr. Jeffrey Pruski, a famous chiropractor in Huntsville, TX.

The objective of treatments based on chiropractic for cervical spine conditions includes methods that result from the combinations of pain relief, range of motion improvement, and functional recovery for the head and neck region. Of course, the methods are not limited only to these.

This objective is achieved by putting into practice a number of different approaches. Of these, chiropractic manipulation is one of the most important ones, existing two methods used to treat cervical spine conditions:

• Cervical spinal manipulation: considered as the traditional adjustment made by chiropractors, is a technique based on high-velocity and low-amplitude (HVLA) movements.
• Cervical spinal mobilization: compared with the previous one, it is a gentler movement, using a low-velocity and low-amplitude (LVLA) method.

The use of these two techniques varies from patient to patient, depending on the preferences and experience of the chiropractor, the comfort and preferences of the patient, the progress and evolution of the patient during treatment, and the past experience and observations made in previous sessions. Other techniques used are the cervical manual traction and cervical “drop” techniques.

Cervical spinal manipulation is contraindicated in patients with spinal instability due to a prior injury or other conditions like Down’s syndrome, severe osteoporosis, recent or acute trauma, acute inflammatory processes, some kind of tumor or cancer, cervical cord compression, spinal infections, acute myelopathy, acute fractures, etc.

Also, depending on each patient and the course of the treatment, the chiropractor may suggest the combination of chiropractic manipulation with physical therapy methods, such as massages, therapeutic cold and heat application, electrical stimulation, and strengthening and stretching exercise routines.

With this in mind, schedule your appointment at https://pruskijointandspine.com/contact/ and you will receive the proper attention your case requires.

For more information about pain at a cervical level, spinal manipulation, Spinal Adjustment in Huntsville, Texas, and so much more, contact us at 936-295-1777. Our team of experts based in the beautiful community of Huntsville, TX, will be available during working hours to answer all your inquiries and support you in your path to wellness.