Back and neck pain treatment in Penang is absolutely safe

Today’s living entails hours of driving and hunching over workstations. Needless to say; this play havoc with our neck and back. It is thus not surprising that neck and back pain stand as the second largest condition (after sports injury) that the chiropractors in Penang treat. It is also important to mention here that neck pain is less common than low back pain still millions of people experience neck pain and related arm pain at some stage in their lives.

The number of people looking for chiropractic in Penang is thus steadily increasing. As a matter of fact chiropractors recognize that poor posture can contribute to spinal pain. Often, poor posture has a  direct connection with the result of an existing muscle imbalance, pain or bad habits and poor posture. According to the spine specialists Penang neck pain typically results from abnormalities in the soft tissues – muscles, ligaments, and nerves. However the most common causes that the chiropractors treat are soft tissue abnormalities from injury or prolonged wear and tear. Neck pain treatment Penang thus entails treating the diseased muscle and joints. When neck pain is caused by muscle strain, you may have aches and stiffness that spread to the upper arm and forearm.

When a nerve is 'pinched' in the neck, numbness, weakness and possibly pain of the hands or arms may occur.

Disc injuries are rare but it is the most common cause of nerve entrapments. During your initial consultation for neck and backpain treatment Penang, you will be thoroughly examined to determine if you are a suitable candidate for chiropractic care. If that proves to be the case, often times, a course of treatment is necessary.

Experienced chiropractor in Penang believes in a multidisciplinary approach to health care. For neck, back and headache treatment in Penang the chiropractors strive to co-operate with your GP and any other professionals that form part of your health care team. If they determine that yours is not a chiropractic case, they will refer you to the appropriate practitioner.