How to Overcome Back And Neck Pain

There are many of us who suffer from back and neck pain. We may have that pain because of the work that we do or perhaps we simply moved in the wrong direction. We may also suffer from pain because of various health problems, including arthritis. One thing is certain, regardless of why we are experiencing that pain, all of us are interested in getting rid of the pain as quickly as possible. What are some of the options that are available to help you to be comfortable and perhaps even to overcome the difficulty you are experiencing?

One of the first things that I would like to discuss is the possibility of using a pharmaceutical medication for pain relief. There are many different types of drugs that are on the market to assist in pain relief, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and narcotic pain relievers. These can certainly help to relieve the pain that you are experiencing and can increase your range of movement but they often carry side effects that are undesirable. If you are in severe pain and need a little bit of help to get the point where you can work with it properly, your doctor may be able to prescribe something to help you temporarily.

You should also consider the possibility that a little bit of work on your overall health may help with the pain. You might be surprised with how much of a difference weight loss and exercise is going to make with the pain that you are experiencing. Even making sure that you are hydrated can make a difference, although it is going to differ, depending upon the type of pain that is plaguing you. If you are dealing with a serious problem, make sure that you discuss any type of health changes with your doctor before you take the plunge.

Have you considered using one of the chiropractic centers in your area? Using a chiropractor in San Francisco or in any other area of the country is going to have some benefits in many cases. This is especially the case if you have a severe problem with your musculoskeletal or nervous system. A spinal adjustment may be able to help to ease some of the pressure that is being put on your nerves and can often give measurable relief from your pain within just a treatment or two. Many people have found that using a chiropractor is not only effective at treating their pain, it is much more effective than exercise, stretching and even narcotic medication.

One other option that you may want to consider is going to an acupuncturist. This is an ancient technique that uses the energy of the body and redirects it to the areas that need help. Although the experience of individuals going to an acupuncturist is going to vary from one to another, many of them have seen significant positive results from just a few visits. Like a chiropractor, however, it may take multiple visits before you really get the relief that you desire but it will be well worth it if it provides you with what you need.

The author of this article is a chiropractor in San Francisco and has worked in many chiropractic centers before he opened his own clinic in the San Francisco Bay Area. During his free time he loves to travel around the world and writes about his experience.