Denver Neck Pain Health Center

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

Shoulder problems have a tendency to become chronic (or long-term), if not cared for correctly and as soon as possible. They can limit movements and become sensitive to pressure while sleeping on the side.
Using a different approach and addressing the underlying cause of shoulder problems, our clinic has helped thousands with even the most difficult shoulder pain. Read this letter from yet another grateful patient from our center.

“About three years ago I hurt my left shoulder and elbow. I believe it occurred due to my 90 lb dog I had been field training. The dog bolted, and I was on the other end of a 25- foot chain. I could barely keep my shoes on when “Cocoa” ran out of leash. I’ve gone to other chiropractors and also spent a year going to an upper arm specialist. After thousands of dollars, cortisone injections etc., I still had my problem.
After just 2 months of treatment from Dr. Visentin my left arm no longer hurts me and I have full range of motion. Thanks Dr. V.” -Sonja D.

Will your results be like Sonja’s? You’ll never know unless you call. Waiting can be dangerous, and you may notice relief rather quickly, so call now. (303) 394-CARE (2273)
Dr. Visentin, D.C.
Care Chiropractic
Denver, CO
c2010

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…)