Chiropractor in Kansas City Helps Patients with Neck Pain and Stress Around the Holidays

Good morning everyone!

As we head into the holiday season, some people find themselves stressed out with their to do lists.  Shopping, preparing meals, planning travel, sick kids and family members eating too much sugar...and the list goes on and on.

 It is very common for people that are under more stress than usual to experience neck pain as a manifestation of the stress and hectic schedule.

Chiropractic care offers a solution to your neck pain!

How can a Chiropractor help my neck when it is a result of stress?

Chiropractors are trained to detect misalignments in the neck called subluxations.  These misalignments can be caused by environmental factors like increased stress and financial pressure, as well as other factors like dehydration and poor blood sugar control.

Chiropractors like myself know several different techniques to improve neck problems.  I have light force methods like Equalizer that gently tap the vertebra back into place, as well as the manual manipulation techniques which sometimes create that "snap, crackle, pop" sound.  Some patients prefer one or the other, and I am always going to use what works best for them and what they are comfortable receiving.

Did you know that the "popping" sound that you hear when you get adjusted is only Nitrogen gas escaping from your joints?  It is not bone grinding on bone or anything bad happening.  When I adjust children I always tell them we are going to "make popcorn" in their back.  It helps the kids relax so they get a better adjustment.

 How many treatments will it take?

It very much depends on your history and if you have complicating factors like trauma, blood sugar issues, your willingness to drink enough water, and how long you have had your neck problem.  Many simple neck problems are significantly improved within 4 to 6 visits. 

 Won't my neck problem keep returning if I am just stressed out?

It can return.  It depends on how well you take care of yourself outside of the office.  I coach my patients on diet, exercise, sleep, water intake, workplace ergonomics and more to help eliminate any other triggers to their problems.  A GREAT Chiropractor is an essential part of your health care team!

Better Health is only a phone call way!

 Dr. Kristine Baker