5 Common Chiropractic Techniques for Back and Neck Pain

Chiropractic Care Center in South Tampa offers quality holistic and chiropractic care for all sorts of situations. Many of the most common complaints we hear involve recurring back and neck pain. Fortunately, Dr. Dean Brown and his staff are ready and able to work with you to determine the best approach for your specific situation.

Here are a few of the most common solutions for neck or back pain:

Soft Tissue Therapy

This treatment focuses on muscles and ligaments surrounding the spine rather than manipulating vertebrae directly. By essentially "massaging away" scar tissue and other toxified tissue, circulation is improved and your body is better able to heal and strengthen itself.

Gonstead Technique

The most common method for treatment of back and neck pain. Your chiropractor locates specific problem areas along the spine and makes appropriate adjustments. Realignment reduces inflammation, which in turn eliminates discomfort. Sometimes x-rays are utilized for even greater precision.

Logan Technique

Logan technique uses precise, targeted pressure around the base of the spine to alleviate tension and improve spinal balance. It used to be standard treatment for a range of spinal issues. While less common today, it may still be utilized if your chiropractor determines it’s the most effective solution for your neck or back pain.

Diversified Technique

When your chiropractor applies pressure with their palms, resulting in those infamous “popping” sounds, this is the treatment they’re using. It’s most commonly used to deal with herniated disks – arguably the most common source of back pain and neck pain.

Flexion-Distraction

This is a less-common technique which decompresses the spine by using careful pressure to “stretch” each section. It’s sometimes used to treat herniated or ruptured discs as well as arthritis or back pain caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve.

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Whatever your discomforts or concerns, Chiropractic Care Center in South Tampa is ready to listen and let you know how we can help. Dr. Dean Brown and his staff want to do more than mask your neck or back pain; we want to eliminate its causes and become a more complete and healthier you.