What It Is: Muscle strains occur when muscles or tendons in the neck are overstretched or torn, leading to pain and stiffness. This can happen suddenly or develop over time due to repetitive use.

Causes: Common causes include overuse, poor posture, sudden movements, sports injuries, and stress. Activities that involve twisting or heavy lifting can also contribute to muscle strains.

Symptoms: Symptoms of muscle strains include localized pain, muscle spasms, stiffness, swelling, and difficulty moving. The pain may worsen with movement and improve with rest.

Typical Treatment: Typical treatment options include rest, ice or heat application, physical therapy, and chiropractic adjustments to realign the spine.

Our Approach: At Peak Performance Chiropractic Center, we take a comprehensive approach to treating muscle strains. We combine chiropractic adjustments with personalized physical therapy plans, targeted exercises, and ergonomic advice to ensure long-term relief and prevent recurrence.

Prevention Tips: To prevent muscle strains, practice proper lifting techniques, engage in regular exercise to strengthen the neck muscles, maintain good posture, warm up before physical activities, and avoid sudden, jerky movements.

What It Is: Herniated discs occur when the cushioning discs between the vertebrae in the neck become damaged and press on nearby nerves, causing pain and discomfort.

Causes: Common causes include aging, wear and tear, sudden injury, and repetitive movements that strain the neck.

Symptoms: Symptoms of herniated discs include sharp or burning pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the neck, shoulders, and arms.

Typical Treatment: Typical treatment options include rest, physical therapy, pain medications, and chiropractic adjustments to relieve pressure on the nerves.

Our Approach: At Peak Performance Chiropractic Center, we focus on relieving pain and improving mobility through chiropractic adjustments, targeted exercises, and personalized treatment plans.

Prevention Tips: To prevent herniated discs, maintain good posture, avoid heavy lifting, engage in regular exercise to strengthen the neck and back muscles, and practice proper body mechanics.

What It Is: Degenerative disc disease is a condition where the discs in the neck wear down over time, leading to pain and reduced mobility.

Causes: Common causes include aging, repetitive stress, and genetic factors.

Symptoms: Symptoms of degenerative disc disease include chronic neck pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion.

Typical Treatment: Typical treatment options include physical therapy, pain management, chiropractic adjustments, and lifestyle modifications.

Our Approach: At Peak Performance Chiropractic Center, we provide personalized treatment plans that include chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, and ergonomic advice to manage pain and improve quality of life.

Prevention Tips: To prevent degenerative disc disease, maintain a healthy lifestyle, engage in regular exercise, practice good posture, and avoid repetitive stress on the neck.

What It Is: Whiplash is a neck injury caused by a sudden, forceful movement of the head, often due to car accidents or sports injuries.

Causes: Common causes include car accidents, sports injuries, and falls.

Symptoms: Symptoms of whiplash include neck pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, and difficulty moving the neck.

Typical Treatment: Typical treatment options include rest, ice or heat application, physical therapy, and chiropractic adjustments to relieve pain and restore mobility.

Our Approach: At Peak Performance Chiropractic Center, we provide comprehensive care for whiplash injuries, including chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, and personalized treatment plans to promote healing and prevent recurrence.

Prevention Tips: To prevent whiplash, use proper safety equipment, practice safe driving habits, and engage in exercises to strengthen the neck muscles.

What It Is: Cervicogenic headaches are headaches that originate from issues in the cervical spine (neck) and radiate to the head.

Causes: Common causes include poor posture, neck injuries, and degenerative conditions affecting the cervical spine.

Symptoms: Symptoms of cervicogenic headaches include pain that starts in the neck and spreads to the head, often accompanied by neck stiffness and reduced range of motion.

Typical Treatment: Typical treatment options include physical therapy, pain management, chiropractic adjustments, and lifestyle modifications.

Our Approach: At Peak Performance Chiropractic Center, we focus on identifying the root cause of cervicogenic headaches and providing personalized treatment plans that include chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, and ergonomic advice.

Prevention Tips: To prevent cervicogenic headaches, maintain good posture, engage in regular exercise to strengthen the neck muscles, and avoid activities that strain the neck.

What It Is: Radiculopathy is a condition where nerves in the neck are compressed or irritated, causing pain, numbness, and weakness that radiates down the arms.

Causes: Common causes include herniated discs, bone spurs, and degenerative disc disease.

Symptoms: Symptoms of radiculopathy include sharp or burning pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the neck, shoulders, and arms.

Typical Treatment: Typical treatment options include physical therapy, pain management, chiropractic adjustments, and lifestyle modifications.

Our Approach: At Peak Performance Chiropractic Center, we provide comprehensive care for radiculopathy, including chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, and personalized treatment plans to relieve pain and improve function.

Prevention Tips: To prevent radiculopathy, maintain good posture, engage in regular exercise to strengthen the neck and back muscles, and avoid activities that strain the neck.