Neck Pain Relief

05/04/2024

"Sit up straight and stop slouching!” You've likely heard this since childhood, but is there such a thing as perfect posture? The answer is a bit complicated. The latest research shows that it may be more important to consider ideal posture as both balanced and dynamic. We're also discovering that the ability to move through a full range of motion plays a big role in how your posture looks when you're still.

Your posture consists of a dynamic pattern of responses, reflexes, and habits- not a single position. The effects of gravity, the ergonomics of your desk at work, and your anatomy all play a role. For instance, even with great ergonomics, working on a computer for hours each day can lead to postural issues. Over time, the imbalances caused by long hours at work can lead to forward head posture, which can cause pain and potentially even degenerative changes of your joints. Forward head posture affects millions of people who spend their days using computers. It places excessive stress on your neck and shoulders while weakening the supporting muscles of your spine.

- Forward head posture affects millions and results in neck pain for up to 75% of people
- Neck pain, tension, stiffness, and tenderness are all signs of chronic forward head posture
- Trapezius strengthening has been shown to provide clinically significant relief for those struggling with neck pain as a result of forward head posture

Strength and flexibility play a significant role in your posture. Having good core strength and balancing that strength with flexibility can help you dynamically adapt to your environment. While "perfect" posture may not exist, each of us can improve our strength, flexibility, and ergonomics to reduce our likelihood of experiencing pain. If you spend each day working on a computer, ensuring that your spinal joints move correctly is a smart idea to keep you energized and feeling great.

02/05/2024

08/09/2023

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces in your spine, which can put pressure on the nerves that travel to your arms and legs. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the lower back and the neck.

A few of the common symptoms of spinal stenosis include:
- Pain
- Tingling
- Numbness
- Muscle weakness

These symptoms can slowly worsen over time and are often caused by osteoarthritis. Chiropractors can work with your body to decrease inflammation and open up as much space as possible to reduce the pressure on your spinal cord and nerves. For many people, this provides an incredible amount of relief.

Interested in learning more? Call us today to schedule an appointment!

12/02/2022

Every system in your body relies on movement. Brain health, muscles and joints, hormones and mood, digestive health, metabolism, and blood pressure - you name it, it needs you to move frequently and purposefully to be as healthy as possible. Usually, issues in your body develop from a lack of proper movement, not a lack of medication. Ready to get moving? Call us today!

11/30/2022

Even though it happens all the time, there still is a lot of confusion around disc herniation's. A disc herniation refers to a problem with one of the cartilage cushions (discs) that sit between the bones (vertebrae) of your spine.

A spinal disc has a soft center (nucleus) encased in a tougher, rubbery exterior (annulus). Sometimes called a slip or rupture, a herniated disc occurs when some of the nucleus pushes out through a tear in the annulus. This can result in pain right where the herniation has happened, or pain that travels along a nerve to your arms or legs.

If you've been diagnosed with a disc herniation (or multiple herniation's), don't stress- give us a call today!

11/28/2022

When the vertebrae in your spine start to develop restrictions in alignment and motion the discs start to decay (arthritis) which may go unnoticed for many years. This can happen with repetitive postures (sitting at computer), trauma(sports impact, car collision..) or repetitive stress situations (negative work environment or relationship). The good thing is this can be helped with restoring the motion of the spine through Chiropractic adjustments.

​Subtle dislocations of the vertebrae can lead to spinal degeneration and pain. Get checked and get adjusted.

11/11/2022

Did you know over 90% of people get headaches? A headache is defined a painful sensation in any part of the head, ranging from sharp to dull, that may occur with other symptoms. The three most common types of headaches are: Tension, Migraine, and Medication Over Use Headaches. Research has found a few of the best ways to treat headaches are exercise and spinal adjustments. So if you've been having headaches give us a call us today!

10/04/2022

The change in approach to a primarily non-pharmacological based approach to care is unprecedented in healthcare.

We can't undo the damage that has been done. But, we can learn from the past and work together to overcome chronic pain with the safe and effective care to relieve your pain without the dangerous side effects and addiction issues we've experienced with opioid medications.

Our practice is proud to partner with other healthcare providers who support a natural approach to pain management.

10/04/2022

Treat your body like a temple, not a woodshed. The mind and the body work together. Your body needs to be a good support system for the mind and the spirit.

If you take good care of it, your body can take you wherever you want to go, with the power, strength, energy, and vitality you will need to get there.🙌