Chiropractic Treatment for Neck Pain in Bradford

Neck pain is one of the most common reasons people visit our chiropractor in Bradford. It can show up as a stiff neck in the morning, an ache that builds through a day at the desk, or a sharp catch when you check your blind spot. At WellCare Medical on Holland Street East, chiropractic treatment for neck pain starts with finding out which joints and muscles are involved, then easing them with gentle hands-on care and a few exercises you can keep up at home.

Most neck pain comes from the joints and muscles of the neck and upper back rather than from anything serious. Common triggers include:

• long hours at a screen or behind the wheel
• sleeping in an awkward position or on an unsupportive pillow
• stress, which tightens the shoulders and the muscles at the base of the skull
• an old injury, including whiplash from a car accident

Neck problems often travel. You may also notice tightness between the shoulder blades, pain that spreads into the shoulder, or tension headaches that start at the back of the head.

Your treatment plan depends on what the assessment finds. It may include:

• gentle adjustments or mobilizations for stiff joints in the neck and upper back
• soft-tissue work on tight muscles across the shoulders and neck
• simple stretches and strengthening exercises for the muscles that hold your head up
• practical advice on your desk, driving position and pillow

Techniques are chosen to suit you. If you would rather avoid a particular kind of adjustment, tell us and we will use another approach.

We begin by asking how the pain started, what makes it better or worse and how it affects your day. Your chiropractor then checks how your neck and upper back move, tests the muscles and nerves, and explains what they found before any treatment begins. Wear something comfortable that lets you move your shoulders freely.

Go to an emergency department or call 911 if neck pain follows a serious fall or collision, or if it comes with a sudden severe headache, fever with a very stiff neck, trouble speaking or swallowing, or weakness or numbness in your arms or legs.

Neck pain often responds well to more than one kind of care. We may suggest massage therapy for chronic muscle tension, physiotherapy for postural problems or acupuncture alongside chiropractic. If your neck is mainly stiff rather than painful, read about chiropractic adjustments for back and neck stiffness.