Category: Neck Pain

Neck pain is the second most common reason patients seek chiropractic care, and it’s particularly a problem with office workers. One study estimated that neck pain affects 42-69% of those who work in office environments. Many individuals will experience recurring episodes of neck pain. At least one in six may develop chronic, ongoing neck pain. Chiropractors offer a safe and

Chiropractic care is a highly effective form of treatment for many cervical or neck-related conditions. But how do chiropractors determine what’s causing the pain and what approach to take to manage the patient’s condition? Let’s take a look at what chiropractors do when a patient presents with neck pain. HISTORY In the detective part of the job, the chiropractor has

When neck pain strikes, one can assume the cause is also in the neck. It’s only logical, right? In many cases, focusing on the neck for diagnosis and treatment may lead to a satisfying result. For some patients, neck pain may be related to a condition elsewhere in the body. Finding out other conditions allow the patient to find lasting

In the last decade, the increased use of smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices has resulted in more individuals taking on a slumped posture. They spend excessive amounts of time looking down to check email, browse the web, play games, or use social media. This forward head posture can place added strain on the neck and mid-back. The risk for

For the elderly adult, falls can result in severe injury and a loss of independence. One major cause of serious falls in the older population is dizziness. While there are many causes of dizziness, one that is often overlooked is dysfunction in the cervical spine. This affects proprioception, or the ability to know where parts of the body are in

For normal posture, the center of the shoulder joints should be vertically in line with the skull just behind the ears. Excessive device use can lead to forward head posture where the head rests forward of the shoulders. This can lead to a condition called upper cross syndrome (UCS). UCS is characterized by the weakening of back muscles and shortening

We’re hoping this article will not PUT you to sleep but rather WAKE YOU UP to the important information presented here about how to sleep in the presence of neck pain. If you’ve ever had neck pain, then you know how challenging it is to find a comfortable position in bed. It’s so difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep!

A 42-year-old female patient presents with neck pain she has had for over two months. The pain came on gradually and without a specific cause. She answers phones for a busy mail order shoe store. She works 40 hours a week, 5 days per week. Her neck pain is worse with work, especially by the end of the eight-hour shift.

It is very important that those of us with neck pain learn what we can do to help ourselves as the benefits from treatment are always much more satisfying for both the healthcare provider and the patient. Self-care promotes independence and a feeling of accomplishment. You are the most important part of this “team” effort to get you better! Let’s