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Neck
All too many of us suffer with neck pain. This can come from a number of causes. One is muscle tension from stress, and it is no coincidence that we refer to an unwelcome occurrence as a "pain in the neck". Other neck pain problems we commonly see include arthritis, injury from auto accidents or sports, and recurring fatigue from repetitive tasks.

Most soft tissue injury to the neck heals over time with appropriately prescribed exercises and rest. Ligaments can be damaged to the point that healing is inadequate, however, and chronic pain can result. Fortunately these ligainents respond well to treatment with Prolotherapy. Occasionally a disc in the neck is injured, or other bony problems can occur which pinches nerves. This may require surgical correction.

Common problems we see and their treatments follow:

Injury or Disease	Treatments Often Employed
Recent sprain or strain	Manipulation of the area, acupuncture at the area, trigger point injection at the area
Old, non healed injury and chronic neck pain	Acupuncture, usually local. Prolotherapy to damaged ligaments
Arthritis	Acupuncture to area, nutrients, chinese herbs, Prolotherapy to damaged ligaments
Pain after prolonged standing, moving or sitting	Evaluation of weight bearing to determine need for postural intervention, custom made arch supports, heel lift or seated lift may be employed, Prolotherapy to damaged ligaments

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