What is Neck Pain?
Neck pain is an increasingly common condition experienced by many people. The pain can originate due to sources ranging from poor posture to compressed discs. If a patient fails to manage pain caused by neck problems, it can cause other problems, including numbness and tingling sensations in the extremities.
At GAINSWave®, we are dedicated to relieving neck pain with our excellent and innovative shockwave therapy protocol. We avoid unnecessary medications and surgeries with our approach while still providing you optimal healing.
If you're looking to experience the relief of shockwave therapy, contact a GAINSWave®-trained provider today and experience comprehensive relief.
Common Causes of Chronic Neck Pain
Understanding the potential causes of neck pain can help you prevent it in the future. For those already experiencing neck problems, it can be helpful to understand the causes in order to identify what may have caused your condition.
Neck pain is often the result of one of a variety of factors:
Poor Posture
Poor posture is often a result of long periods of desk work or from staring down at devices for prolonged periods. In recent years, posture issues have become a leading cause of neck pain.
Muscle Strain
Frequent strain or overuse of neck muscles increases the chance of causing neck pain.
Sleeping Position
Improper sleeping positions or sleeping on an unsupportive pillow can cause neck injuries to develop, resulting in chronic pain
Injuries
Injuries as a result of sports or work can cause severe or chronic neck pain.
Degenerative Conditions
Degenerative conditions like arthritis can develop as people age. This causes the cushioning in the neck to wear down and cause discomfort and mobility issues.
Pinched Nerves
Pinched nerves occur when the vertebrae in your neck compress or you are suffering from a herniated disc.
Stress
A typical stress response involves tightening the muscles in the neck and shoulders. The tension this causes can lead to neck pain.
What Symptoms Does Neck Pain Cause?
Symptoms of neck pain can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at GAINSWave® include:
- Stiffness
- Sharp Pain
- Dull Pain
- Muscle Tightness
- Headaches
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Dizziness
- Vertigo
- Clicking or Grinding Sounds in the Neck
Neck Pain Treatments With GAINSWave®
At GAINSWave®, we utilize a unique shockwave therapy protocol to help people suffering from neck pain heal and regain their range of motion. We train medical professionals in order to ensure you can find pain relief wherever you are in the U.S. Our shockwave therapy protocol is non-invasive and can treat everything from neck pain to other forms of joint pain. If you're interested in neck pain relief, we can connect you with a provider directly from our website.
Don't let chronic pain hold you back; find a provider and get your GAINSWave® treatment today.
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