The neck is a very important part of the body that needs to be both flexible and strong, because it holds the entire weight of the head. If for any reason, the neck is wrongly positioned or aligned poorly, the weight of the head adds neck stress, causing pain. Neck pain is a common condition that we all face in our lifetimes. It can result in an inability to sleep, missed work etc. There are several causes of neck pain, some more chronic or acute than the others.
The most common causes include:
Accidents
It’s possible to have neck pain start after a whiplash or a car accident. If your neck is pushed or pulled with force, the muscles, nerves, and tissues in your neck may be damaged. The same thing happens when you’re hit with a strong blow. All these can trigger severe pain in your neck or shoulders.
Cervical Disc Troubles
Cervical discs are located at the center of the vertebral disk gaps. They are soft substances that work as a shock absorber between our disks. As we age, our cervical discs can wear out. Sometimes they wear unevenly, prompting the protrusion of our disks and compressing of the nerves close to them. This can cause pain or numbness anywhere along the spine or extremities.
Bad Posture or Position
The wrong sitting posture, especially in an office setting, can result in neck pain. The same thing applies to a bad sleeping posture or when your head is positioned poorly while sleeping. You can strain the muscles in your neck by holding a phone between your shoulder and your ears, or slumping in a chair for a long time.
Arthritis
Arthritis can also cause neck pain since it makes the neck joints bloat and become rigid. If you experience neck pain that lasts a long time, it is important you have an exam to check for arthritis.
Neck Pain Treatments
There are several ways to treat neck pain. For many people, the first step is conventional medical care. They’ll try an anti-inflammatory, a muscle relaxer or a painkiller. In most cases, medicines don’t give long-term relief, since they don’t address root causes. And patients using pills suffer adverse side effects, like stomach aches.
A natural way to successfully treat neck pain is through Chiropractic treatment. Chiropractic treatment involves spinal and cervical manipulation and adjustment, without any drug prescriptions. It stops pain by dealing with the source. And if you take care of the source, your neck pain will heal itself. For more details on in-home Chiropractic care in the Sandestine area, do not hesitate to contact Concierge Chiropractor.
