Should I See a Chiropractor for Neck and Shoulder Pain?
Neck and shoulder pain has a way of sneaking up on people in a way that can be very hard to notice right away and because many types of neck and shoulder pain are not immediately debilitating, people put it on the back burner, attributing it to stress and hoping that it will fix itself. In the meantime, their daily habits, bad posture and lifestyle continue to make it worse.
Neck pain, shoulder pain and lower back pain should be immediately looked at by a chiropractor or your family doctor. Only a professional will truly be able to tell whether the discomfort is created from short-term stress or long-term habits. There is also the possibility of a physical disability that is simply showing itself.
Different kinds of recurring or persistent pain around your body should be looked at as a warning sign. Pain is the way that the body tells you something is wrong. Here are some of the advantages of getting your neck pain, shoulder pain and lower back pain properly diagnosed by a chiropractor.
First, you will learn the true nature of your pain.
Pain in the back, neck and shoulders can have a number of different causes like:
- Bone or joint abnormalities
- Strain in the muscular structure
- Bad posture
- Degenerative diseases
- Tumors
A chiropractor will also have the tools necessary to narrow down the causes so that proper treatment program can be applied. If you are dealing with pain in your neck, back or shoulders, please call us as soon as possible at (773) 735-1590 right away. We are dedicated medical professionals who make our living treating these symptoms so that you can live a comfortable life. We have been a mainstay in Chicago and Cicero for many years because of our dedication to our profession and to our patients.