Neck Pain

There are many causes of neck pain and it is no secret that medication does not solve the problem. People are most likely to suffer from neck pain as a result of bad posture. So how do we develop bad posture? Mostly from repetitive activities such as reading books, looking down at the computer, wearing a heavy book bag, and even driving a vehicle or always wearing a purse on one shoulder. Other reasons people develop bad posture include whiplash, a fall, or injuries from sports such as football.

Other than poor posture, neck pain can also be due to stress or sleeping wrong- this causes the muscles to spasm and tighten on one side.

Your neck has to balance and support a head that weighs approximately 6-8 pounds. If your neck is anterior to your shoulder you are carrying more than double the weight against gravity. In return, you are putting more pressure on your disc causing it to flatten and soon your vertebra can become arthritic.

Often, a headache is a sign of either a Subluxation of your upper neck and/or poor posture.

Is your head on straight? Do you have neck pain or a headache? Your best bet is to get checked by a chiropractor… especially one who does Chiropractic Biophysics as they focus on correcting bad posture.  Your chiropractor will fully examine you and most will take x-rays to determine why you are experiencing neck pain.

Studies show those who receive chiropractic care for neck pain have a better outcome than those who take medication. Remember: neck pain is not a normal finding!