Today, a patient returned complaining of a very very stiff and painful neck.  It seems it had been so bad for the last 2 weeks, that he even resorted to going to the Urgent Care center to get "a shot into the muscles" to make them relax.  The doctors there, of course, did not give him a shot, but did what they always do....suggested he take some medicine for the pain and the muscle spasm.  During the two weeks he tried massage (only made it worse) and self care using heat.  Finally, after much Advil, muscle relaxants and pain killers, it was mobile enough to come to me.

When I asked him why he didn't come to me right a way, he said his neck was "too stiff to be cracked."  He also remarked, that he kept thinking it would get better in a day or two.  

I hear this all the time: "You know, Doc, I thought maybe it will go away."  

How unfortunate.  I wonder how many people out there feel the same way.  The MOST EFFECTIVE TREATMENT for this condition can be found in the chiropractor's office. Dr Kennedy, Boulder's Best Chiropractor, can help with this type of PAIN.

At our office, we use careful diagnosis, gentle muscle relaxation, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, cold laser, and acupuncture .....as well as spinal manipulation.

My patient's problem would have been gone in 2-3 days.  I do it all the time, and have helped countless patients who come in with their necks off to one side, afraid to move or look around.

The next time you, or somebody you know, has a "kink in the neck"  be sure to tell them to go to a good manual therapist /  chiropractor.  No need for drugs or "the tincture of time" to get better.  I have never met anybody who had a blood panel that showed a deficiency of muscle relaxant or Vicodin.  Get a good exam.  Get some Hands on relief with Boulder Chiropractor Doug Kennedy.

Pain comes from a body part that is in distress;  find that part, and help it back to where it needs to be, and the pain can be released.  It is often that simple. 

For more info on neck pain and other possible symptoms and causes, go to:  neck pain

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