Can chiropractic adjustments help a pinched nerve in the neck and headaches associated with the pinched nerve?

Ten days ago I woke up with a "crick" in my neck. The pain moved to my head and has not gone away. Is the chiropractor the best first choice for trying to alleviate the pain in the neck and the headache or should I seek medical assistance? Thanks.

I think it's always best to err on the side of caution in matters concerning health. The chiropractic advocate in me wants to shout, Yes! Go see a chiropractor now! It will absolutely help you, but I don't know you or your situation and would hate to guide you in the wrong direction if indeed there is a more serious problem at hand.

So how about this? Make an appointment to see your doctor and get an X-ray or MRI just to be safe. If the MD doesn't find any serious threat to your health and can only prescribe you pain medication to mask this symptom, then by all means take your x-rays to a chiropractor. If it is a slipped disk or subluxation (a misalignment of the spine that pinches a nerve), a good chiropractor should be able to help you correct the problem (because it really sounds like a pinched nerve to me).

Ultimately, the decision is up to you. I just want to add that I think chiropractic care with help you immensely because I used to work in a chiro office and saw how it helped so many people with neck pain and headaches. Best of luck to you! Source(s): currently a chiro student

yes they can
me
yes!! I see my chiropractor regularly and I have not had a headache in such a long time! My hubby just started going for aches in his neck, shoulder, wrist, and back, and it has greatly decreased his pain!
I would seek medical assistance first to rule out anything else and make sure it's just a nerve or muscle pain, then go to either physical therapy (my personal choice) or a chiropractor.
Get an MRI, I had two bulging disks in my neck, probably for years and didn't know it. They recommeded physical therapy they swear it works. I haven't done any yet.