Category: Neck Pain

Mechanical neck pain—neck pain without neurological compromise, often without a specific cause—is associated with a loss of mobility, poor activity tolerance, increased pressure pain sensitivity (or hypersensitivity to a normal stimulus), and increased joint position sense error (JPSE—difficulty reproducing the same movement when repeated multiple times). Patients with mechanical neck pain often seek treatment from doctors of chiropractic. Let’s look

Subacromial impingement (SAI) is a common injury in sporting activities that require overhead motions, especially among pitchers, quarterbacks, and swimmers. Not everyone responds to treatment to the same degree, and a new study that reviewed two specific cases may offer a possible reason: the neck. One of the two cases involved a high school football quarterback and the other a

Individuals with neck pain may find it difficult for get a night of restful, restorative sleep due to pain keeping them awake or interrupting their slumber. Not only can a restless night make it more difficult to complete tasks related to everyday living or make neck pain worse, but poor sleep habits over time can raise one’s risk for chronic

When it comes to neck pain, many patients seek chiropractic care. There are several studies demonstrating that manual therapies from chiropractors can offer significant benefits for non-specific or mechanical neck pain. They can also treat neck pain arising from injuries related to sports, car accidents, and falls. Here are some of these manual therapies. Spinal Manipulative Therapy & Mobilization Spinal

As televisions, computers, and smartphones/tablets become an increasingly important part of daily life. Many people have gradually taken on a more slumped posture. Having a slumped posture can place added strain on the neck and shoulders. Extra strain raises the risk of neck pain and headaches. Surprisingly, it’s possible to improve forward head posture, rounded shoulder posture, and scapular instability

Wry neck is also known as torticollis. It is a painful condition in which the top of the head usually tilts to one side while the chin rotates to the opposite side. Torticollis can have several causes from infection (cold, flu, or otitis media) to sleeping in a draft. However, the cause is usually unknown (idiopathic). Torticollis In typical cases,

Poor posture is common. A person could have forward head posture, rolled forward shoulders, and uneven/misaligned heads/shoulders/pelvis-hips. Some people even limp or shuffle while walking. Research shows that abnormal posture can place added strain on various areas of the body. This creates an elevated risk for musculoskeletal pain, including neck pain. At-home exercises and chiropractic care are great for improving

It’s not hard to argue that nearly everyone spends too much time on electronic devices, especially smartphones. Are you familiar with “text neck” and “forward head posture”? Can excessive cellphone use may cause your body to grow horns? If you touch the back of your head, just above the top of the neck, you should feel a bump. It’s normal