Back & Neck Pain Relief in Penn Township & Surrounding Areas
Common Causes of Back & Neck Pain
There are hundreds of tissues in your spine, including bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, nerves, and fascia. Any one of these can become irritated or damaged, either as a result of an acute injury, an underlying disease or illness, or degenerative changes over time.
Whatever the reason for your persistent neck pain or back pain, our office can help you. We use research-based tests during our evaluation to determine the most effective treatment plan.
We Provide a Wide Variety of Treatment Options
for Back & Neck Pain:
Many people who have had an acute injury will still have neck pain or back pain long after their injury has healed. This can happen for a number of reasons. Scar tissue can develop that causes restricted mobility and movement limitations.
An injury may lead to unusual movement patterns that a person unconsciously uses to compensate for their pain, and once the injury heals the person may continue these compensatory movements which could lead to muscle weakness or postural imbalances. In some cases, a person's nervous system can go into a heightened"protection mode," causing them to feel a lot of pain even though there is no more tissue damage.
Therapeutic Exercises and Stretches
Specifically prescribed by your chiropractor to reduce inflammation, trigger tissue healing, alleviate pain, and improve strength, endurance, and range of motion.
Manual Therapies
We use myofascial release, joint mobilizations, and other hands-on approaches to improve your bodies function and mobility.
Spinal Decompression Therapies
Spinal decompress therapy, a non invasive alternative to back surgery. Decompression therapy has proven effective for low back and neck pain associated with a wide range of conditions.
Patient Education
Learn about how posture, stress management, sleeping positions, and even your beliefs and mindset can influence your pain level.
What do you do if you have neck or back Pain?
You should call our office if:
Frequently Asked Questions
about Back & Neck Pain
Some of the most common types or underlying diagnoses of neck pain and back pain conditions include osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, muscle spasms, tech neck, sciatica, pinched nerves, bulging or herniated discs.
You might be more at risk for developing neck pain or back pain if you:
- Are older than 35
- Sit for long periods of time
- Have poor posture
- Have a family history of back pain conditions
- Are overweight
- Smoke cigarettes
- Have a lot of stress
- Have a physically demanding job
- Were in an acute accident, like a car crash or sports injury
In addition to dull achy pain, other common symptoms associated with neck pain and back pain include stiffness, reduced range of motion, and pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in an arm or leg. Pain can get better or worse depending on things like the time of day, your activity level, and even your stress level or sleep quality.
Research suggests that conservative approaches like chiropractic therapy are effective for alleviating acute and chronic back pain.
Are you looking for back pain or neck pain treatment?
Contact us at Barber Chiropractic today at (724)527-2686 to schedule an appointment with one of our doctors and take the  first step toward neck and back pain relief.