X-rays don't show everything. You can't see swelling or damaged
muscles, tendons and ligaments on an x-ray. You also can't see disc bulges.

The Chiropractor, however, is trained to recognize signs of mechanical
problems which the medical doctor is not. Look at the seven cervical bones in this neck. See how they are in a straight line? This isn't good. There should be a curve there, not a straight line. This is an important clue as to the cause of this persons' headache and stiff neck.

Most people will experience neck pain at some point in their lives. Neck pain can be acute, meaning it lasts a few hours to a few weeks, or it can be chronic. Neck pain that lasts several weeks or longer is considered chronic neck pain.

Most causes of neck pain aren't fatal but they can really lower your quality of life. Your posture at work, such as leaning into your computer, and during hobbies, such as hunching over your workbench, are common causes of neck pain. There is no such thing as perfect posture, all it takes is not moving to cause damage to muscles which, in turn, will cause pain.

In most cases, pain killers don't work for these kinds of problems. Pain killers only cover up the problem and do nothing to cure the problem. At the GTHC we want to cure your problems not just cover them up.

But sometimes neck pain can signify something more serious. If your neck pain is so severe that you can't touch your chin to your chest despite a few days of self-care, be sure to call us.

Two more reasons for neck pain ----> TRIGGER POINTS and also see the section on Muscle Pain.