Denver Neck Pain Health Center

When your neck hurts you don’t feel like moving, it’s terrible. You can’t do the activities you love because it hurts. Here is a testimonial from a man who is feeling much better, thanks to our care.

“When I started coming to see Dr. V, my neck and shoulder were stiff and progressively losing flexibility. To turn my neck was very painful. I drive for a living, so neck and shoulder flexibility is absolutely essential.

I’m a weekend sports warrior and play golf. I need strength and flexibility because they are the key to being competitive. Thanks to Dr. V, my recovery is on its way! -E. Gallegos

Sometimes our patients notice relief so quickly they wonder why they ever hesitated to receive care. If you’re wondering whether we can help you, you’ll never know unless you call (303) 394-CARE (2273).

Mention this article for a FREE exam.

Dr. Visentin, D.C.
Care Chiropractic
Denver, CO
c2010

It’s amazing to me as a chiropractor to see how health care is changing. People who in the past were against seeing chiropractors, have come over to our side. Read this testimonial by a local pharmacist concerning his experience at our center.

“I am a Pharmacist working nights near an emergency room. I dispense pain pills, muscle relaxants, and anti-inflammatory drugs to patients with a variety of injuries. I don’t believe drugs are helpful in most cases, and they certainly do not contribute to long-term wellness. Since seeing Dr. V in just two weeks, my neck and left leg are beginning to heal. I can feel it. Today, I played golf for the first time this year. I couldn’t play a month ago and my neck and leg were free from pain. The improvement has been very encouraging to me. I FEEL BETTER!” – Wayne D.

The advantages of our natural approach to health are obvious to all intelligent health care providers. They realize our methods establish balance, so the body can heal itself.

Skeptical? Give us a call, (303) 394-CARE (2273). Mention this article and receive a FREE analysis, to determine if our program might offer a real solution to your health problems.

Dr. Visentin
Care Chiropractic
Denver, CO
©2010

Dr. Visentin specializes in the non-surgical treatment of the neck. The causes of neck pain are usually either mechanical (the way a spine moves and interacts with the rest of the body) or neurological (nerve-related). Chiropractic care has been safely utilized by millions and millions of patients and can make a tremendous difference in your life.

Dr. Visentin has been through extensive training in order to diagnose the various neck conditions and recommend proper care. He takes an active, hands-on approach that can restore motion to the spine and relieve significant pain due to:
· “whiplash”,
· cervical sprain,
· cervical disc,
· spinal joint restriction, and
· various types of chronic neck pain.

When a patient visits our center with a complaint of neck pain, the entire spine is evaluated. Dr. Visentin checks all three areas of the spine, neck (cervical spine), mid-back (thoracic spine), and low back (lumbar spine). It’s imperative that the entire spine be examined, because problems in the neck may also affect other areas of the body.

Dr. Visentin can diagnose disc injuries, muscle spasms, restricted joint motion, and ligament injuries. He does this by using techniques unique to chiropractic called motion and static palpation. He searches for tightness, tenderness, and how well each spinal joint moves by using his hands. He also studies posture and the way patients walk. These little details can help him evaluate overall body mechanics. This exam assists him in creating a proper approach for care.
The exact care plan depends on the diagnosis. He uses a combination of instrumental, manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, and ice therapy. Here are examples of spinal adjustment techniques that may be used:
· specific spinal adjustments: Joints that are restricted or show abnormal motion are identified (these are also known as subluxations). Motion is returned to the joint by a gentle thrusting technique. This rapidly stretches the soft tissue and stimulates the nervous system to return to normal in the spine. This works well for neck joint restrictions and movement abnormalities.
· instrument-assisted adjusting: Another technique features a virtually painless, hand-held instrument that is used to apply corrective force to the spine.

A manual therapy that might be used is:

· trigger point therapy: Tight points on a muscle are carefully identified and direct pressure is applied to them to relieve tension.

Dr. Visentin is a true neck pain specialist. He can help you return to normal activities in a quick, non-invasive way so that you can go back to enjoying your daily life pain free. If you are suffering neck pain and live in the Denver, CO area, or if you have any questions about this topic, contact Dr. Visentin D.C., at (303) 394- CARE (2273) the Denver Neck Pain Health Center.

Written For Dr. Visentin, D.C.
Care Chiropractic
Denver, Colorado
©2010

Why would a cervical collar be harmful, don’t they help neck pain? Aren’t people supposed to wear them after accidents? What can happen if we wear them too much?

Neck supports offer comfort after injuries but can cause a great deal of damage, especially if they are worn excessively. Neck braces lead to bone loss or osteoporosis. They cause muscle wasting or weakness, and even lead to psychological dependency.

The human body is an amazing machine, and even knows when we use supports. The body senses less mechanical stress in areas that are being supported. When it does, it removes calcium from the bones because it assumes less is needed to hold the head up. The muscles around the spine become weaker as they are used less. Finally, people get habituated to the false sense of comfort collars offer. They sometimes wear them longer than they should and become dependant on them physically and mentally.

Cervical collars are beneficial when prescribed and used correctly. Wearing a neck brace for a few days immediately after an accident can be helpful in reducing pain and allowing for healing. As the tissues become stronger and heal, it’s important that they are used less frequently.

They should never be worn to sleep, as a high quality cervical pillow (a pillow with a special curve for the neck), is much more beneficial while resting.

Hard cervical collars are useful in cases of neck fractures (broken bones). As the neck heals or, when they’ve served their purpose, even hard collars should be used less and less. Eventually, they too should be discarded.

If you see someone wearing a cervical collar, ask them about it. Often times they can get great relief with gentle chiropractic care. Gentle movement to the joints of the neck after accidents in particular, facilitate complete healing. Chiropractic is a safe effective way to create movements that let the body mend itself with little or no painful scar tissue. Without chiropractic, the spine heals poorly and is subject to pain and arthritis.

Dr. Visentin, D.C.
Care Chiropractic
Denver Chiropractor
Denver, CO
c2010

Many times people come to us after they’ve been everywhere else. They’re surprised how gentle our care is. Often times we see some real miracles with the most resistant cases, read this testimonial carefully;

Twenty years ago I visited a chiropractor and he left me in so much pain that I cried for days. So, when I developed the neck and shoulder pain with migraines a year and a half ago, chiropractic care was not even an option. I had tried everything short of opioids. A friend of mine referred me to Dr. V. and by this time I was desperate. By the first adjustment I felt better and I finally had hope. My son always rubs my back for me and he said he could feel the difference in my back. He said it was smooth and not all knotted up anymore. I’m not completely healed yet and I know it will take time, but I know I am finally on my way to a full recovery!
G. Rivera

Dr. Visentin, D.C.
Care Chiropractic
Denver, CO ©2010

- Giraffes and humans have the same number of neck vertebrae, 7!
- The neck has the greatest range of motion of any of the regions in your spine.
- Proper alignment of the neck bones is a critical factor in overall health.

- Computer work can injure the neck when done incorrectly.
- Using more than one pillow at a time causes neck problems.
- Doctors of chiropractic are considered the best doctors to see in cases of whiplash.

Dr. Visentin, D.C.
Care Chiropractic
Denver, CO c2010

I woke up this morning and could not move my neck. What happened!?

Pseudo torticollis is when your neck muscles go into spasm and makes it difficult to move your head in all directions. It is not always known why this happens, but can occur after sleeping in an unsupportive position, or from turning your head rapidly and causing microtrauma in your tissues. Your body tries to brace against this trauma and avoid further injury by inducing muscle spasms. The problem with this in the long term is that when your body starts healing, it lays down scar tissue. Normal tissue is laid down in patterns that respond the best to stress. However, scar tissue is laid down in haphazard ways that does not give you the most stable, functional foundation.

How do I prevent pseudo torticollis?

If you woke up with a stiff neck, ask your chiropractor to evaluate your pillow. Sometimes pillows are much too high or too low for your head and do not give you good support while sleeping. (more…)

My neck is killing me. I feel like I can hardly hold my head up!

There is a reason for that. Did you know that your head weighs roughly the amount of a ten pound bowling ball? When your head is not supported by the rest of your body, this puts enormous strain on your neck muscles because they are working harder than they have to in order to hold your head up. We see this most commonly in people with what is called forward head posture. Instead of their ears being directly over their shoulders, their head sits slightly forward and gravity puts added stress on their neck. This happens a lot with people who use computers all day or drive a lot. When you sit in a slumped position, not only is this putting added tension on your low back, but you tend to slouch in your upper back and neck as well, protruding your head further out front than it should be. Start by sitting up nice and tall with a good foundation in your low back so that your head naturally falls into place.

How can I train my head to sit back over my shoulders?

First, to determine if you have forward head posture, stand in a neutral posture. Have someone look at you (more…)