Neck Pain is, well to be completely honest, a pain in the neck. There are few regions of our bodies that we depend on more than our cervical spine. We use it in our everyday lives more than most of us realize. Someone calls our name so we rotate our head to see who it is or look both ways when crossing the street etc. When such an important part of our body is experiencing pain we are inconvenienced to say the least.
Here are the BIG 3 Common Causes of Neck Pain
1.) Injury or Accidents
Whiplash is a common injury reported by those who have experienced an auto accident though the condition can be caused by other accidents as well. Whiplash is a sudden forced movement of the neck in any direction and the resulting pain is caused by injury to the supporting tissue of the head. When the head whips in one direction injury can be caused by compression of the tissue. Our bodies react to this by tightening the muscles which are opposite of the direction of movement and thus straining them due to the sudden movement. Whiplash can harm more than muscles however. It is not uncommon for injury to occur to the discs, ligaments, nerve roots, and intervertebral joints as well.
2.) Degenerative Disorders
As we age our bodies may suffer from degenerative disorders such as Osteoarthritis, Spinal Stenosis, and Degenerative Disc Disease. All of these conditions can cause neck pain.
3.) Lifestyle
Most of us lead a far from optimal lifestyle when it comes to our musculoskeletal system is concerned. Poor posture, weakened abdominal muscles, and obesity often cause spinal imbalance. This in turn causes the neck to bend forward in order to reestablish balance. Anxiety and stress are two more huge factors in our lifestyle and both can cause neck pain.
One of the easiest ways to relieve neck pain is to visit a chiropractor. Chiropractors use non-invasive natural treatments. As with any visit to a physician’s office you should be prepared to give a precise medical history and answer the typical questions.
Chiropractors believe in conservative care, their treatment involves no use or drugs or surgery, though they may need to take x-rays to ensure that your symptoms are not the result of a more complicated condition. Visiting a chiropractic clinic can be a very pleasant and rewarding experience.
If there are no underlying conditions as the cause of your neck pain the chiropractor will perform a neck adjustment. The technical name is cervical manipulation. This procedure is administered by hand and works to improve mobility of the neck and spine restoring range of motion and you will notice an improved ability to move your head as well as a reduction of pain and stiffness.
The three common causes of neck pain are injury and accidents, degeneration of the musculoskeletal system as we age, and lifestyle. These three causes may be treated and you neck pain reduced or eliminated by visiting a qualified profession.
Spinal Care Australia is one of the premier chiropractic care facilities in Brisbane and has been reducing or eliminating pain for satisfied clients for more than 5 years. Visit Spinal Care Australia to be treated with kindness, gentleness, and professionalism. Stop the pain today.