The team at Blum Family Chiropractic offers chiropractic care to help patients address their chronic neck pain or other conditions in Mishawaka, IN. Dr. Joseph Blum has the experience to help you live pain-free. He is passionate about health and wellness and helping you live your best life. Dr. Blum treats patients of all ages and will design a comprehensive, individualized care plan for you.
What is Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care is health care designed to heal the body using manual therapy. This includes spinal manipulation, as neck and back pain are common. To practice this specialty, chiropractors must be Doctors of Chiropractic (DC) and pass the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners exam.
The goal of chiropractic adjustments, or joint manipulations, is to increase or improve joint function and motion. Chiropractors perform manual treatments like specific joint manipulations and stretching. These consist of quick and gentle thrusts and are usually delivered using the hands, though there is also specialized equipment. Patients often see notable increases in the range of motion of the neck.
The neck region, or the cervical spine, has seven bones or vertebrae and the ones below the top two are separated from each other by intervertebral discs. These discs are essential for spinal movement and can act as shock absorbers during vigorous or sports activities.
When should I see a chiropractor?
Neck pain is a common but disruptive issue. It can cause radiating pain down the arms. The source of neck pain can come from posture, injuries, or chronic diseases such as arthritis and disc degeneration.
Symptoms include neck stiffness, headache, dizziness, and shoulder, arm, or facial pain.
If your pain affects your life, you should see a chiropractor for pain management. Chiropractors have experience treating neck pain that they can bring to help you feel pain relief and heal. Dr. Blum aims to deliver long-lasting care and find the root cause of the pain. He focuses on open communication to help you meet your goals.
How a Chiropractor Can Help You
Chiropractors such as Dr. Blum perform chiropractic adjustments to help you feel your best.
Your chiropractor will interview you, perform a physical exam, get a history of your symptoms, and identify a working diagnosis. It is essential to be honest with your practitioner so that they can design your treatment to meet your needs.
Call (574) 699-4432 to schedule an appointment at Blum Family Chiropractic in Mishawaka, IN, to address your pain. Dr. Blum treats head, back, neck, shoulder, and hip pain, auto, and sports injuries, and people suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, scoliosis, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ).