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Neck Pain Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Team. Dr. Alex Jimenez’s collection of neck pain articles cover an assortment of medical conditions and/or injuries on pain and other symptoms surrounding the cervical spine. The neck consists of various complex structures; bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and other tissues. When these structures are damaged or injured as a result of improper posture, osteoarthritis, or even whiplash, among other complications, the pain and discomfort individual experiences can be debilitating.
Depending on the underlying cause, neck pain symptoms can take on many different forms. They include:
Pain when holding your head in one place for long periods of time
Inability to move your head freely
Muscle tightness
Muscle spasms
Headache
Frequent cracking and crunching
Numbness and nerve pain radiating from the neck down to the upper arm and hand.
Through chiropractic care, Dr. Jimenez explains how manual adjustments to the cervical spine can greatly help relieve the painful symptoms associated with neck issues.
Neck Crepitus Cracking, Grinding Sounds
Neck crepitus is a grinding sound that comes from moving or rotating the neck. Usually, it is not something to…
Tension In The Neck, Relief and Motion Restored With Chiropractic
Muscle tension in the neck is a common musculoskeletal disorder. The neck is made up of flexible muscles that…
Keeping The Neck In One Position For Too Long
Many individuals will be looking up at the fireworks this 4th of July weekend. A word of caution when keeping the…
Baastrup’s Syndrome aka Kissing Spine Syndrome
Baastrup’s syndrome is named after Christian Ingerslev Baastrup. He discovered and described the condition in 1933.…
Chiropractic Mobilization For Cervical Joints With Radiculopathy
Individuals experiencing radiculopathy in and around the neck notice it immediately often driving them to the…
Neck Bulging Disc/s Chiropractic Exercises and Stretches
A bulging disc happens when the supportive gel-filling between the spinal vertebrae begins to slip out of place.…
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy and Chiropractic Protection
Age is the primary contributor to many spinal conditions. This is because of the strain that comes after decades…
Back, Neck, General Pain Therapeutic Tools for Wish List
Individuals with neck and back pain should consider adding a few pain-relieving therapeutic tools to the holiday…
Enjoy the Hobbies You Love Without Back and Neck Pain
We all have our hobbies that we are passionate about, love doing, and could see turning into a second career.…
Analgesics Pain Symptom Relieving Medications
Analgesics are pain-relieving medications, also known as painkillers. These can be over-the-counter and…
Acetaminophen Usually the First Choice When Back and Neck Pain Strike
Acetaminophen, best known as Tylenol, is one of the most common medications for headaches and general pain. More…
Radiofrequency Ablation Non-Surgical Minimally Invasive Treatment
Radiofrequency ablation, also known as RFA is a minimally invasive procedure performed in an outpatient clinic to…
Neck Brace or Collar for Neck Pain Disorders
Using a neck brace or collar can be part of a treatment option for individuals dealing with a neck injury, pain,…
Head Down, Shoulders Hunched Forward = Phone Neck Pain
Being attached to a smartphone and looking down for a long can cause phone neck pain. We are all constantly…
Neck Braces, Cervical Collars: Types of Spinal Bracing
An individual may need to wear a neck brace or cervical collar after cervical spine surgery, or after experiencing…
What is Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)?: An Overview
Degenerative Disc Disease is a general term for a condition in which the damaged intervertebral disc causes chronic…
Disc Bulge & Herniation Chiropractic Care Overview
Disc bulge and disc herniation are some of the most common conditions that can affect the spine of both young and…
Spinal Injection or Nerve Block For Neck and Back Pain
Spinal injections are exactly what the name says. They are administered direct injections of medicine/s in a…
Exercise Can Speed Recovery From ACDF Surgery El Paso, Texas
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a procedure that treats chronic neck conditions and is the most…
Alternative Treatments for Neck Pain El Paso, Texas
A doctor could recommend alternative treatments, as part of a plan for neck pain like acupuncture, herbal…
Cervical Steroid Injections for Neck Pain El Paso, Texas
Steroid injections into the cervical spine can help with radiating neck pain. Neck pain affects people all over the…
Reduce Stress and Reduce Neck and Back Pain
Reduce stress, reduce pain. Life creates stress, and while some stress can be good, too much causes health…
Neck Stiffness, A Crick in the Neck and Chiropractic Relief El Paso, Texas
We are familiar with neck stiffness or a crick. This can prevent us from comfortably moving the head all around.…
Neck Pain Prevention Tips El Paso, Texas
Neck pain prevention can go a long way as long as you take proper care of your body, exercise, and practice healthy…
How Topical Medications Alleviate Back/Neck Pain El Paso, TX.
There are different types of topical medications, different ways of delivery and are available for patients with…
Complementary/Alternative/Integrative Treatment for Back/Neck Pain
More and more individuals are looking to add or try out complementary, alternative or integrative treatments for…
Phone-Related Neck and Head Injuries El Paso, TX.
Head and neck injuries related to phone use are on the rise. Since the first iPhone was released, according to a…
Myofascial Pain Syndrome Trigger Points and Neck Pain El Paso, TX.
A trigger point is a knot or bundle of stiff spine muscle tissue that you can't move or relax, and when touched…
Mechanical Diagnosis Therapy for Neck Pain El Paso, TX.
Q: My neck pain comes and goes, depending on the weather, and has for a few years. I have found certain exercises…
The Stinger A Cervical Sports Injury El Paso, Texas
A look at what a stinger or burner injury is and what they can do to the neck and shoulders. We will look at:…
How Aging Affects The Cervical Spine
Aging affects the entire body, which includes the spine, neck and shoulders, upper back, and arms. It does not mean…
Spine Treatment Chiropractor El Paso, Texas (2019)
April Hermosillo enjoys maintaining balanced nutrition, participating in proper fitness, and following good…
*Neck* Pain Chiropractic Care | El Paso, Tx (2019)
Following balanced nutrition and lifestyle habits can help promote overall health and wellness. However, for…
What Chiropractic Patients Want To Know About Text Neck
Text neck is a very real condition that is caused by staying in a prolonged “texting” position – hunched shoulders…
3 Stretches Chiropractic Patients Can Do For Neck Pain
Stretching is often an outstanding complement to chiropractic care. Blood flow to the muscles is increased and it…
Anatomy 101 – The Cervical Spine: What You Need to Know | El Paso TX.
Neck pain is one of the most common sources of pain and chronic pain worldwide. According to the International…
What Is Cervical Spondylosis & Can Chiropractic Help? | El Paso, TX.
As we age there are certain changes that take place in the body. The spine gets a lot of wear and tear because it…
What Is Cervicalgia & Can Chiropractic Help? | El Paso, TX.
Have you ever had a pain in the neck? And your kids or significant other don’t count. If you’ve ever had a stiff,…
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Cervical Spine
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a chronic health issue which affects approximately 1 percent of the population in…
Vertebral Fracture Diagnosis Imaging Studies
A vertebral fracture is a common health issue which can often cause bone fragments to damage the spinal chord and…