Neck pain can occur for many different reasons, but what can you do about it? That’s the BIG question! As discussed last month, exercise training is an important part of the chiropractic management process. Let’s take a close look at which exercises are MOST important with respect to self-management strategies. There are several goals or reasons to perform neck exercises.
Is there a “normal” or “best posture” out there? If so, what is it? Posture is largely inherited; however, there are also environmental, social, and other forces that can affect posture. Some say “good posture” is the position that places the least amount of strain on the body. In particular, the muscles and ligaments that hold the body together. Cause
Similar to back pain, neck pain affects almost all of us at some point in life, and the severity can range from mild stiffness to complete incapacitation. Chiropractic care offers a non-drug, non-surgical method of treatment that MANY neck pain sufferers utilize and benefit from. The following is a description of what you can expect when treated with an evidence-based
Headaches can arise from many different causes. A partial list includes stress, lack of sleep, allergies, neck trauma (particularly sports injuries and car accidents), and more. In some cases, the cause may be unknown. A unique common denominator of headaches has to do with cervical spine anatomy. To be precise, the upper part of the neck. There are seven cervical
The connection between our sinuses and headaches is well-established. What about the relationship between neck pain and our sinuses? Is there a connection? Sinusitis Sinusitis is very common in the spring when pollen counts are high and times when the cold and flu are rampant. It usually manifests with a clear runny nose and pain over the affected sinuses. Other
Cervical spondylosis (CS) is another term for osteoarthritis (OA) of the neck. It is a common, age-related condition that you will probably develop if you live long enough. If you suffered a neck injury as a youth, it can develop within five to ten years of the injury. It is basically caused by the “wear and tear” associated with normal
There are many studies about the benefits and efficacy of spinal manipulation to treat back pain. Many medical doctors frequently refer patients with back pain to chiropractors for this service. But what about neck pain? Although it’s taken a little longer to compile the evidence, there is now substantial research to support that spinal manipulation for neck pain is equally
Teenagers get headaches too! In my North Dallas chiropractic practice, an increasing number of preteens, tweens, and teenagers are having headaches related to their posture during cell phone and electronic usage. In 2016, researchers at Curtin University in Perth examined the seated posture and health data of 1,108 17-year-olds. This was in an effort to determine if any particular posture
Neck pain is one of those conditions that virtually everyone has had at some point in time. The degree of how it can affect one’s life is highly variable—from minimal functional limitations to total disability. So where does neck pain come from and why are the “facet joints” so important? Vertebrae Anatomy The anatomy of vertebrae in the spine is
Let’s first look at the anatomy of the neck in order to better understand the structures of the cervical spine that can generate pain. Starting at the back of the spine, the facet joints allow us to move our neck and head in all directions. Each facet joint surrounds a joint capsule that is rich with nerve endings. When swollen,
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