The Leading Cause of Neck Pain: The Prominent Pain Generating Structure Revealed
Updated: Sep 24
The Leading Cause of Neck Pain: The Prominent Pain Generating Structure Revealed
Lets talk about Cervical Facet Syndrome
Cervical Facet Syndrome - This is the most prominent pain-generating structure in neck pain patients
Most commonly at C2/3 and C5/6
You may experience one-sided pain, made worse by rotating to that side ( doing head checks in the car) and lateral flexion
The pain is usually sharp and aches at rest
What we do to help- is massage therapy to break up the secondary muscle spasms, dry needling for the muscle spasm. Chiropractic adjustments.
Most patients experience relief at the 6 visit point
Treatment Schedule
First 2 weeks
2-3 times a week
Next 3 weeks
1-2 times a week
Next 4 weeks
Once a week
THEN once a month to manage the condition
About the Author
Dr Julian Simpson is an Australian chiropractor with over 15 years of experience in musculoskeletal healthcare and rehabilitation.
He is a Board Member of the Chiropractic Australia Research Foundation and has reviewed and written more than 800 evidence-based health articles focused on spinal health, rehabilitation, sports injuries and conservative care approaches.
His treatment focus includes:
Chiropractic adjustments
Sports chiropractic
Massage therapy
Shockwave therapy
Laser therapy
Non-surgical spinal decompression
Dr Simpson provides patient care through Healthwise Chiropractic, serving communities including Sunbury, Melton, Diggers Rest and surrounding regions.
Written by Dr Julian Simpson —21 Powlett Street Sunbury and 131 Wembley Avenue Strathtulloh (Melton)
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