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 a sprain. The disks lay between the vertebrae in the
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 even from sinusitis! Rarely, it can cause dangerous problems including
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 can interfere with many desired activities and lower their quality
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 the patient to return to their pre-injury activities of daily
Neck pain is a very common condition that drives many patients to seek chiropractic care. Treatment planning typically includes four primary goals: 1) Pain Management; 2) Structural Realignment; 3) Functional Restoration; and 4) Maintenance / Prevention. 1) PAIN MANAGEMENT Getting rid of pain is the primary focus of ALL patients in the early stages of a neck injury. If we use
Chronic non-specific neck pain is the most common form of neck pain. The inclusion of the word “non-specific” implies the cause of neck pain is unknown. The term really describes neck pain without an underlying disease or pathology—like an infection or osteoporotic fracture. Thus, chronic non-specific neck pain refers to neck pain arising from postural or mechanical causes of the
We all know what it feels like to have limited neck motion. Most of us have had neck pain at some point in time. It makes doing simple things like backing up a car, rolling over in bed, reading and watching TV difficult-to-impossible. The goal of this article is to review some causes of neck pain and what to do
Neck pain is very common! According to one study, between 10-21% of the population will experience an episode of neck pain each year with a higher incidence rate among office workers. Between 33-65% will recover within one year, but most cases become “chronic, recurrent” meaning neck pain will come and go indefinitely. The more we can learn WHAT to do
Medication and chiropractic are utilized by neck pain sufferers. Everyone doesn’t want to or can take certain medications due to unwanted side effects. For those who aren’t sure, it would be nice if research was available to answer the question posted above. Let’s take a look! PCP Treatment When people have neck pain, they have options as to where they
All healthcare providers may be bias about certain things. If a patient with neck and arm pain presents to a chiropractic clinic, the chiropractor will recommend a non-surgical trial of care as long as “red flags” don’t exist. (“Red flags” are “bad” things like bowel/bladder weakness, rapidly worsening symptoms, and a few others). Frequently, the patient asks, “…should I just
Jonathan Woodward, D.C.
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