Neck Pain in Elwood or St Kilda? Here’s Why Chiropractic Should Be Your First Call
Neck pain is incredibly common—affecting nearly half of all adults at some point in their lives—and it's one of the top four causes of disability worldwide. At Pando Society in Elwood, we see people from St Kilda, Elwood, and greater Melbourne every week with neck pain related to posture, screen time, stress, or old injuries.
The good news? Chiropractic care offers a safe, drug-free, and evidence-based solution to neck pain.
Understanding the Root of Neck Pain
Neck pain can come from a variety of causes:
Poor posture (“tech neck” from devices)
Workstation setup
Muscle tension and stress
Sports injuries
Chronic spinal joint dysfunction
Whiplash or old trauma
Regardless of the cause, neck pain can be frustrating, limiting, and exhausting if left unaddressed. That’s where chiropractic care comes in.
What the Research Says About Chiropractic for Neck Pain
🧠 Chiropractic Works
One of the most comprehensive studies on neck pain found that spinal manipulation, or chiropractic adjustments provided greater pain relief than medication over both short and long-term periods. In this trial by Bronfort et al., participants with acute or subacute neck pain were divided into groups receiving:
Spinal manipulation/Adjustments
Prescription medication (including NSAIDs)
Home exercise and advice
The group receiving chiropractic adjustments had faster improvements and higher long-term satisfaction than those relying on medication【Bronfort et al., 2012】.
📈 Long-Term Benefits Without Drugs
A 2021 randomized clinical trial by Goertz et al. further confirmed that chiropractic care for chronic neck pain led to significantly improved pain and function, with results sustained over time—even after treatment ended. This supports chiropractic as a viable long-term solution, not just a quick fix【Goertz et al., 2021】.
Multimodal Chiropractic Care at Pando Society
The best results for neck pain often come from combining chiropractic adjustments with:
Tailored movement and strengthening exercises
Ergonomic and postural advice
Gentle soft tissue release
Education to prevent recurrence
This multimodal approach is now the gold standard and supported by chiropractic best-practice guidelines—and it’s exactly what I offer at Pando Society in Elwood.
Continued Care for Long-Term Relief
For people with recurrent or long-standing neck pain, maintenance care may be recommended. A 2023 study found that chiropractors often suggest continued care (like check-ins every few months) when patients improve after initial treatment and have a history of long pain duration.
This type of care helps reduce flare-ups, support spinal health, and keep you moving confidently—especially if you have a history of neck issues.
Neck Pain Help for Elwood, St Kilda & Melbourne
Whether your neck pain is new or something you've been living with for years, chiropractic care offers real relief—safely and naturally.
At Pando Society in Elwood, I work with people across St Kilda, Elwood, and greater Melbourne to reduce pain, improve function, and support long-term wellbeing.
✅ Ready to Feel Better?
Book your consultation today and discover how chiropractic can help relieve neck pain—naturally.
References
Bronfort G, Evans R, Anderson AV, et al. (2012). Spinal manipulation, medication, or home exercise with advice for acute and subacute neck pain: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 156(1):1-10.
Goertz CM, Long CR, Hondras MA, et al. (2021). Effect of spinal manipulative therapy for chronic neck pain: A randomized clinical trial. Pain Med. 22(5):1112–1124.
Isaza A. (2018). Should a Combination of Chiropractic and Exercise be the First Line of Therapy for Neck Pain?The Original Internist.
Whalen W, et al. (2019). Best-Practice Recommendations for Chiropractic Management of Patients With Neck Pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 42(9), 635–650.
Cassidy JD, Boyle E, Côté P, et al. (2008). Risk of vertebrobasilar stroke and chiropractic care: results of a population-based case-control and case-crossover study. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 33(4 Suppl):S176-83.
Dabbs V, Lauretti WJ. (1995). A risk assessment of cervical manipulation vs. NSAIDs for the treatment of neck pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 18(8):530-6.
Myhrvold BL, et al. (2023). Clinical indicators for recommending continued care to patients with neck pain in chiropractic practice: a cohort study. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 31:33.
