Neck Pain Articles

Lets Power Your Child’s Brain with Movement

Years ago, many believed that the health benefits of exercise were limited to the body. However, research has demonstrated that regular physical activity and movement can benefit the body and the brain. Recent studies have highlighted that movement can improve the supply of oxygen to the brain and promote the

Kids Overcoming Tech Neck, Improving Posture, and Performing Their Best

As education steps into the digital age, many students will be e-learning in some capacity for hours each day on their digital devices. While our devices can be fantastic tools for entertainment and education, the postural effects are something all parents should be aware of. For many students, e-learning may

Spinal Disc Health 101: The Proven Benefits of Proactive Care

“Move it or lose it!” I’m not really sure where that started, but it wouldn’t surprise me if the person who originally coined that phrase was a chiropractor… thinking about spinal disc health and proactive care. Seriously, It seems that so many of us just don’t realize movement can and

How To Know if You Have a Spinal Disc Problem

When patients ask me for advice on how to know if they have a spinal disc problem, there’s a story that comes to mind every time. Not too long ago, a friend of mine was over to help me out with one of my weekend projects. He had been out

The Anatomy of a Spinal Disc: What Does it Look Like?

Waterbeds were something else, weren’t they? It’s still crazy to think there was actually a time when so many of us were sleeping on vinyl “mattresses”. They were filled with gallons and gallons of water inside our bedrooms. What’s crazier still is that… they were actually pretty durable. They made

Common Questions about Cervical Disk Herniations

Last month, we discussed neck pain caused from cervical disc herniations. This month we are going to continue that discussion. 1. “What can I do to at home to heal my herniated disc?” A simple acronym to help heal new injuries is “PRICE”. It stands for Protect, Rest, Ice Compress, and Elevate. This can be used for

Neck Pain and Cervical Disk Herniation

Neck pain can arise from many sources. For example, there are ligaments that hold bones to other bones that are non-elastic and very strong. There are muscles and tendons that tear as well and can be referred to as a strain. Injuring the ligament during activity is referred to as

Neck Pain Treatment Options

Neck pain is a very common problem. In fact, two-thirds of the population will have neck pain at some point in life. It can arise from stress, lack of sleep, prolonged postures (such as reading or driving), and sports injuries. Whiplash injuries, arthritis, referred pain from upper back problems, or

Neck Pain – When Should I Come In?

Neck pain is one of the most common complaints patients have when they come to a chiropractic office for the first time, second only to low back pain. Neck pain affects all of us at some point in life, and for some, it can become a chronic, permanent problem that

Chiropractic Management of Neck Pain (Part 2)

Earlier, we covered the first two of four primary goals when it comes to the chiropractic management of neck pain (#1 – Pain Management and #2 – Structural realignment). Now, we will conclude this discussion with #3 – Functional Restoration and #4 – Prevention. 3) FUNCTIONAL RESTORATION Restoring function basically allows