What to Expect When You Visit Us for Neck Pain Treatment
If you are experiencing chronic or worsening neck pain and it is affecting your quality of life, our team at Ballinger Chiropractic can help. Dr. Calvin Mulanax has over 20 years of experience helping patients overcome pain and rehabilitating injuries. He can design a chiropractic care plan that addresses existing neck pain and prevents future pain. Here is a quick look at what to expect when you visit us for neck pain treatment in Shoreline, WA.
Comprehensive Examination and Health History
You will begin your visit with a comprehensive examination. Dr. Mulanax will want to gather as much information as possible about your symptoms, including when they started, what treatments you have tried, and if anything relieves or worsens your neck pain. He will take a full health history and will ask you questions about your lifestyle, work duties, and home and work environments. He will also assess the range of motion of your neck and evaluate your strength and reflexes.
Official Diagnosis of the Cause of Your Neck Pain
Dr. Mulanax’s goal is to address the root cause of your neck pain, rather than just temporarily masking your symptoms. Getting an official diagnosis of the cause of your pain will help you if you need to request time off work, or if your neck pain was caused by an auto accident or work-related accident. He will take an x-ray, MRI, or CT scan to determine if you have a slipped or herniated disc, nerve damage, cervical spine injury, arthritis, disc degeneration, bone spur, or other underlying neck injury or condition.
Same-Day Neck Pain Treatment
Once Dr. Mulanax has a deeper understanding of the cause of your neck pain, he can design a personalized treatment plan. Your plan is designed to address existing pain and offer immediate pain relief, while also rehabilitating a neck injury or treating an underlying condition. He may perform a same-day adjustment, soft tissue therapy, or physical therapy to offer immediate neck pain relief.
Prevent Future Neck Pain
Dr. Mulanax’s work isn’t done just because you leave our office. He will also give you instructions for modifying your work duties and caring for your injury at home to reduce future pain and prevent re-injury. He may suggest therapeutic exercises and stretches, changing your sleep position or habits, and making ergonomic adjustments at work that can prevent repetitive stress or overuse injuries that lead to neck pain.
Visit Us for Neck Pain Relief
Dr. Mulanax and his team at Ballinger Chiropractic can help you find lasting neck pain relief. Visit him for a comprehensive examination, diagnosis of the cause of your neck pain, and personalized chiropractic neck pain treatment plan. Call to schedule an appointment or book an appointment online.
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