Understanding Neck Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments
Neck pain is a common complaint that can affect anyone — whether you’re sitting at a desk all day, recovering from an accident, or simply dealing with stress. At Everybody’s Chiropractic Center in Upper Darby, we help patients from Drexel Hill, Havertown, and Philadelphia find real, lasting relief from neck pain using modern, non-invasive treatments like chiropractic care, SoftWave Therapy, and spinal decompression.
Common Causes of Neck Pain
There are many reasons people experience neck pain. Some of the most common include:
- Poor posture from sitting too long or using phones/devices with your head down
- Injuries like whiplash or trauma from sports or car accidents
- Degenerative disc disease or arthritis affecting cervical joints
- Herniated or bulging discs pressing on nerves in the neck
- Muscle strain from stress, sleep positions, or repetitive movements
Identifying the root cause is key to choosing the right treatment plan.
How Chiropractic Adjustments Help Neck Pain
Chiropractic care focuses on restoring proper alignment to your spine. Gentle cervical adjustments can:
- Reduce nerve irritation
- Improve joint mobility
- Relax tense muscles
- Relieve chronic stiffness or inflammation
Many patients feel immediate improvement in range of motion and a reduction in pain after treatment. Best of all, adjustments are non-invasive and drug-free.
SoftWave Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Chronic Pain
SoftWave Therapy is a powerful, FDA-cleared treatment that uses acoustic waves to accelerate healing and reduce inflammation. It’s ideal for patients with:
- Chronic neck pain
- Soft tissue damage
- Muscle tension or trigger points
It’s a favorite among patients because there are no needles, no downtime, and often immediate relief — even when other therapies haven’t worked.
Spinal Decompression: Taking Pressure Off Your Neck
For patients with disc injuries or nerve compression, spinal decompression can make a huge difference. This non-surgical therapy gently stretches the spine to:
- Relieve pressure on nerves and discs
- Improve nutrient flow to damaged tissues
- Restore natural disc height and function
It’s especially effective for conditions like herniated discs, pinched nerves, and cervical radiculopathy (nerve pain traveling into the arms).
Support Your Neck at Home: Easy Lifestyle Tips
Neck pain relief doesn’t stop at the office. Our team will coach you on how to take care of your neck at home, too:
- Set up an ergonomic workspace with proper screen height
- Stretch regularly, especially if you sit for long periods
- Stay active to improve blood flow and strength
- Use supportive pillows when sleeping
- Hydrate and manage stress, both of which affect your neck
Why Choose Everybody’s Chiropractic Center?
We combine state-of-the-art treatments with personalized care for every patient. Whether you’ve had neck pain for 3 days or 3 years, our experienced team will help you find the source of your pain and develop a plan that works for your life and goals.
- Chiropractic Adjustments for alignment and mobility
- SoftWave Therapy for advanced healing and pain relief
- Spinal Decompression for long-term disc and nerve support
We proudly serve Upper Darby, Drexel Hill, Havertown, and surrounding Philadelphia suburbs.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
If you’re tired of living with neck pain, call Everybody’s Chiropractic Center at 610-789-1800 or visit us at 115 E Township Line Rd, Upper Darby, PA. Let’s get you back to feeling like yourself again — without relying on pain pills or surgery.