Neck pain is extremely common. Almost everyone can relate to waking up with a stiff neck from sleeping in the wrong position, feeling the tension build up in the neck from stress or spending too much time looking down while texting or playing a handheld video game. Poor posture can also lead to neck pain particularly when spending hours at work on a computer.
See a Chiropractor for Neck Pain
The most effective way to take care of your neck on a regular basis is through chiropractic care. Chiropractic care, through gentle adjustments, will remove any subluxations in the cervical spine and help maintain the proper curvature of the neck.
If you have neck pain it is your body warning you something is wrong. Roughly 10% of your nervous system is capable of feeling pain, so it is possible to have problems with your neck for a while before you experience any pain.
The vertebrae in the cervical spine (neck) can readily experience subluxations (misalignments to the spine) that pinch, irritate, and put pressure on the nerves. When this happens you may experience pain, headaches, vision problems, and more. While pain medications may temporarily provide relief, pain medications do not correct the problem. This is why chiropractic care is recommended. Chiropractors work to find and correct the source of your problem, restoring function and providing pain relief
A Few of the Main Causes for Neck Pain
- Accidents and injuries
Falls, auto accidents, whiplash, and banging your head can all cause subluxations to the spinal vertebrae in the neck. Not only can this cause pain by irritating the nerves, but soft tissue damage as well. - Work/study posture
Spending hours in front of computers, tablets, and smartphones can pull at the neck, injuring tendons and ligaments, causing sore muscles, as well as subluxations. Improper posture is a major factor in neck pain. - Playing sports and sports injuries
Playing sports, even non-contact sports, can cause subluxations in the neck, strains, and other issues. Today, most professional sports team use chiropractors on a regular basis to help keep their athletes in top shape. A properly functioning nervous system will improve performance as well. - Sleeping in the wrong position
A major factor in stiff necks can be traced to your spine, particularly your cervical spine (neck), not being aligned correctly while you sleep. Often it is caused by a pillow providing improper support, sleeping in an unnatural position, or falling asleep on the couch. - Osteoarthritis
Pain from osteoarthritis is due to degeneration of a joint. A major cause for degeneration in the neck is because the vertebrae in the spine or not moving correctly, or have been misaligned for a period of time. Keeping your spine healthy through regular chiropractic adjustments can help you avoid developing osteoarthritis in the future. If you are currently dealing with osteoarthritis, chiropractic care can help stop further degeneration and bring relief from pain. - Being born
In the excitement of welcoming a new child to your family, the trauma birth can cause to the spine and neck of the infant is often overlooked. Many times the damage during birth can show up as health issues as the child grows. We highly recommend that babies get a chiropractic checkup and adjustment to help them get a healthy start in life, and strengthen their immune system.
Set an Appointment at Beradis Family Chiropractic
The spinal canal in your neck is there to protect and provide safe passage for your nerves. Subluxations to the spine will interfere with the function of your nervous system, weakening your immune system, cause problems sleeping, headaches, pain, and many other issues. 95% of all headaches originate in the neck.
Dr. Michael Berardis will check for and correct any subluxations in your neck, restoring mobility and function while relieving your neck pain. Call us at (914) 962-1234 to arrange an appointment today. You can also contact us using our appointment form. If you find this article helpful, please recommend it to your friends and family.