Neck pain is a common experience mainly caused by muscle strain or a compressed nerve. While some people may find themselves wishing it away or using pain pills, chiropractic can help alleviate neck pain and address the sources of the aches for more flexible, painless neck muscles. Our chiropractors at Bakke Chiropractic Clinic in Tacoma can provide comprehensive chiropractic care to relieve your neck pain.
Common Chiropractic Techniques
With the advancement of the chiropractic practice and the invention of more conservative techniques that suit most patients, a chiropractor may choose to go for gentle techniques, including:
Cervical Drop Technique
In this technique, the patient may lie on the side or the stomach on a special table, where the drop-piece of the head is locked in a specific position. The chiropractor then uses their finger, hand, or both on the spinal segment that requires adjustment. We may apply a low amplitude thrust, medium to high velocity, or a gradual non-thrust pressure, increasing it downwards until the table's headpiece or drop section drops for a short distance.
Cervical Manual Traction
In this technique, the patient lies facing upwards, sits, and lies on the stomach while the chiropractor pulls the neck gently while stretching the cervical spine. We may pull the neck at different angles between the flexion (forward part) and extension (backward) depending on the comfort level while searching for the best angle to reduce the tightness more effectively. The technique combines stretching and mobilization for better results.
DRX9000 Decompression
We have access to a DRX9000 decompression table. This table uses machine-powered traction to gently stretch your spine as a part of spinal decompression. This can be useful for getting relief from back pain, especially from a herniated disc.
Find Neck Pain Relief Through Chiropractic Techniques
While neck pain can be uncomfortable and painful, affecting your ability to do your daily activities, you can resolve it comfortably through well-executed chiropractic techniques to regain the lost flexibility. Get holistic chiropractic care from our chiropractors at Bakke Chiropractic Clinic in Tacoma. Call our team today at (253) 472-3365 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.