| Did you
know that the neck is the most vulnerable part of your spine? In
fact, it is responsible for many functions: support of the head,
it maintains the gentle forward curve, it permits head rotation,
and it permits the flow of all nerve impulses to the head, face,
hands, and the rest of the body. Therefore, when your neck is
having pain it is a sure sign that it is communicating to you
that something is wrong.
What can cause neck pain? Some of the most common daily
activities can cause pain in your neck, such as watching TV,
using the computer, reading a book or falling asleep in a chair.
The most common cause of neck pain is functional distortions in
the spine resulting from vertebral subluxations. (Please refer to
SUBLUXATIONS for additional information) These subluxations are
seen in cases of reverse cervical curve, whiplash, and joint
instability. The muscles within the neck naturally react by
tightening themselves, or “splinting” the joint to
protect it from additional insult.
Additional neck pain can be caused from locked, or fixated,
joints found along the back side of each vertebra. In addition, a
more difficult problem with neck pain is in the degenerative
changes that result from neglect. This neglect can not only
result in neck pain, but it can also cause bone spurs, disc
thinning and other forms of spinal decay. Although these symptoms
respond more slowly, getting some type of on-going supportive
chiropractic care may be necessary.
Pain my not show up for days, months, or even years! Get
checked out immediately -- contact us.
Common Neck Pain Questions:
Why did the chiropractor take pictures of my lower back?
Many patients are surprised when their chiropractic examination involves other areas of their body
besides the local site of their symptom(s). Some neck pain cases can be compensation to problems in the
feet, knees, hips and lower back. The chiropractors at Houston Health & Wellness Center see you as a
whole person, not just a collection of “parts”.
Will I have to have neck adjustments?
If your problem is the result of abnormal motion or position of spinal bones in the neck, cervical
adjustments can be effective. There are many ways to adjust the neck, and our chiropractors have become
masters at doing so! Years of practice make these spinal adjustments safe and effective. Much safer than
common aspirin or muscle relaxers!
How long will I need chiropractic care?
Some patients see quick improvement and then immediately discontinue their care. They often suffer
a relapse since muscles and soft tissues have not had time to fully heal. Others discover that degenerative
changes to their spines make periodic checkups a worthwhile investment. We’ll make recommendations based
upon our review of your current situation, but how long you benefit from chiropractic care is up to you.
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