We often joke about something being a “pain in the neck,” but neck pain can actually be very uncomfortable and affect overall mobility. It can be felt in the muscles and nerves of the neck, the cervical vertebrae from the spinal column, and the disks in between the vertebrae. Although there are many causes of neck or cervical pain, Dr. Masula can provide healing relief for whatever is causing your neck to ache.

Sometimes the cause of a pain in the neck can be quite simple. Poor posture while standing, watching television, reading, or sitting at a desk can cause undue pressure in the neck area. Patients sometimes say they “slept wrong,” meaning they had a pillow which didn’t provide enough support or slept in a position which caused their neck shift out of alignment. Other patients strain neck muscles trying to pick up something at an awkward angle or when performing exercises, such as stomach crunches, improperly.

There are also many serious causes of neck or cervical pain. The most common of these is whiplash caused by a violent impact, such as a car accident or sports injury. Other patients may have a pinched nerve, herniated disk or a condition such as fibromyalgia, arthritis or rheumatism that is the source of their pain.

Spinal Decompression and Other Sources of Relief

Our chiropractor has a variety of treatment options to provide relief for patients living with Chico neck pain. After an initial examination to determine the exact cause of your neck, cervical or back pain, Dr. Masula recommends a treatment plan to provide relief care for your pain, corrective care, and wellness care to help you continue living pain-free. He may prescribe chiropractic care including decompression to relieve pressure on any pinched nerves, realignment of the spine, physiotherapy, or exercises to relieve the pain and help restore mobility.

What do you think is causing your neck or cervical pain? Leave a comment below and let the pain professionals at Masula Chiropractic, Neurology and Family Wellness help you find relief from your pain in the neck.

Herniated Disc Pain Relieved by Chico Chiropractor

If you are experiencing back pain or occasional bouts of weakness or numbness in the neck, arms or legs then it may be caused by a herniated disc. The spine is made up of small bones that are cushioned by tiny sponge-like discs. Over time the pressure placed on the discs can cause the discs to tear, slip or break which leads to the painful back aches or symptoms of weakness in the body.

At our Masula Chiropractic, Neurology and Family Wellness, we can help diagnose and treat the source of your back pain, which may or may not be caused by a herniated disc. Through the use of massage and chiropractic services we can help develop a course of treatment that relieves the pain without having to resort to invasive surgeries or prescription medications.

Chiropractic Care Lessens Pain from Herniated Discs

Pain that is associated with herniated discs can often be relieved with chiropractic care. Many times when the disc has slipped, broken or torn it can cause pressure to be placed on a nerve which causes extreme aches and pains. Our wellness doctor and chiropractor, Dr. Masula can help to relieve these aches and pains by gently manipulating the spine and slowly moving the disc back into proper alignment.

At our Chico chiropractic clinic we will work to diagnosis and treat back pain that has happened as a result of the rupturing, damage, slippage or breaking of the spinal disc. Whether the damage to the disc happened as a result of an injury or as a result of aging, working closely with our team will get you back on the right track to a pain-free lifestyle.

Have you tried chiropractic care or other alternative treatments to cure or treat your herniated disc?

Masula Chiropractic, Neurology and Family Wellness understands the many lifestyle restrictions generated by back or neck pain. Dr. Larry Masula, our  wellness chiropractor and neurology veteran, welcomes all his Chico neighbors who want to alleviate back pain and improve their freedom of movement and quality of life.

Our Chico back pain solutions encompass proven chiropractic techniques that relieve pain without invasive procedures or prescribed medication. Dr. Masula, an experienced wellness doctor, creates your treatment plan using a combination of symptom relief and a goal of long lasting good health.

Chiropractic Clinic Focuses on Treatment and Causes of Back and Neck Pain

Common causes of spinal-area pain can involve a herniated disc, pinched nerve, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, deformities, or compression fractures. Our chiropractor will tailor your treatment plan to address the cause as well as the symptoms of your discomfort.

Our dedication to natural healing processes may involve a combination of treatment techniques, including neuropathology, physiotherapy, and spinal decompression (freeing up constricted nerves), along with a nutritional and exercise regimen that relieves pain and enhances total wellness.

For example, our chiropractic clinic often uses spinal decompression therapy to elongate the spine to carefully and gently relieve pressure in sensitive areas. Our patients typically enjoy timely pain relief and renewed freedom of movement without discomfort.

In many cases, back, neck or joint pain is the unwelcome result of simple, daily repetitive motion activities. We understand your frustration when suffering back or joint pain, e.g., Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, from normal repetitive actions, like long hours at computers or even more stressful days from long commutes to and from your workplace. However, our proven physiotherapy and other chiropractic techniques promote fast pain relief and wonderful long-term comfort, without surgery or drugs.

While the causes of back, neck and joint pain are many, our clinic staff has faced these challenges and succeeded in delivering pain relieving results for our patients.

If you suffer back or joint pain from injury, have you tried natural chiropractic treatment to feel better?

Tips from Our Chiropractor for Avoiding Weight Gain
During the Holidays

The holidays are fast approaching and in all the “hustle and bustle” your healthy diet can easily fall by the way side. Parties and other holiday activities almost always involve food in one way or another. Avoiding weight gain during the holidays can be difficult. The team at Masula Chiropractic, Neurology and Family Wellness offer many services including life style advice and nutritional counseling to help with weight struggles during the holiday season.  

Some tips for avoiding holiday weight gain are to make sure that you stick to a regular sleep and exercise routine, eat a small healthy meal before a party so that you will be full upon arrival and to watch your alcohol intake as alcoholic drinks are typically full of empty calories.

Other suggestions are to eat slowly, choose high protein foods and stay clear of the food table so that you are not tempted by all of the decadent treats. Socializing can be one way to keep yourself busy, occupied and away from the food. Remember if you do overindulge it is not "the end of the world."  You can easily correct your behavior the next day by starting over and maybe doing some extra exercise to counter act the high calorie consumption.

Our Wellness Doctor Promotes a Healthy Lifestyle
to Prevent and Manage Pain

Our wellness doctor, chiropractor Dr. Larry Masula who serves the Chico community is focused on providing patients with chiropractic care that promotes optimal health and wellness.  Excessive weight may cause problems such as back pain, neck pain and shoulder pain. The chiropractic services offered at Dr. Masula’s wellness and chiropractic clinic help patients alleviate pain, lose weight and develop healthy habits.

Dr. Masula and his staff like to use the "whole body approach" with every patient. He believes in looking for the underlying cause of the symptoms and treating them by using long term solutions such as making lifestyle adjustments. This type of treatment has proven to be long lasting and life changing.

What steps do you take to stick to your healthy diet during the holidays?

November is Diabetes Awareness Month!

Diabetes affects over 26 million people in the United States. Almost another 80 million people are at risk for developing the disease. The number of people suffering from diabetes is expected to rise. By 2050, one third of Americans are expected to have the disease. The month of November is Diabetes Awareness Month and we here at Masula Chiropractic Clinic in Chico, California, have some suggestions to raise your awareness of the disease and to help you take steps to prevent diabetes.

Diabetes Basics

There are three types of diabetes, type 1 is an auto-immune disorder, type 2 develops over time and is preventable. The third type is gestational diabetes, which occurs when some women are pregnant and increases the risk for type 2 diabetes. When a person has diabetes, he has too much sugar in his blood, caused either by the body not producing enough insulin or from a resistance to insulin, the hormone that breaks down glucose in the blood.

Tips from Our Chico Chiropractor to Reduce the Risk of Diabetes

While type 1 diabetes is not preventable, our chiropractor, Dr. Larry Masula has some tips to help you prevent type 2 diabetes.

A healthy diet and more exercise are two ways to prevent diabetes. The wellness doctor at our chiropractic clinic recommends eating whole foods, such as whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Cut back on the amount of saturated fat in your diet as well. If you want more advice for improving your diet, make an appointment with our chiropractor to discuss overall wellness and nutrition plans.

Activity Can Prevent Diabetes and Pain

As diabetes advances, it can lead to nerve pain. A person with diabetes may experience back pain, as well as leg and foot pain. Exercise can help prevent diabetes and minimize any diabetes related pain you may already be experiencing. Add gentle exercises to your routine, such as swimming or bicycling. We encourage patients with diabetes to schedule a consultation with our chiropractor to create management plans that will help to minimize the effects of diabetes.

Do you have any tips for living a healthy, diabetes-free life?