Things to know if you experience neck pain
Neck pain is a widespread issue and we can easily find one complains of their neck pain. Neck pain is a common symptom for variety of different health issues, and it’s not easy to say the neck pain is stemming from just the muscles and tissues related to that area. Many studies indicate that people experiencing neck pain typically show more pronounced forward head posture. Poor posture puts significant strain on our neck and surrounding muscles including mid back and shoulder, gradually leading to neck pain and associated problems.
The spine functions as if they are interconnected together, meaning that the neck problems can affect other body parts and vice versa. Sitting for a long time can lead to uneven weight distribution over the pelvis, with more weight shifted to one side. As time goes by, core muscles (i.e. abdominal muscles) begin to relax and can’t keep up with erect posture for too long. This leads to reverse curve in the lower back putting the lots of weight in the front part of the spine. This puts lower back spine into a vulnerable position for discs to rupture easily.
Neck pain prevention with proper posture.
Research shows a clear connection between forward head posture and increased neck pain, particularly in adults. Keeping good upright posture and avoiding staying in one position for too long helps prevent and reduce neck pain. The right position for your head is directly above your shoulders. If your head tends to lean forward, exercise can help, but it’s important to be aware of how you hold your head throughout the day. Taking breaks from sitting for long periods and using ergonomic tools are also good ways to lessen neck pain and discomfort.
Important signs and symptoms associated with head and neck
While most neck pain is not serious, it’s important to note that numbness, tingling, weakness in the arms or hands are not to be dismissed. When the nerves are either pinched or pressed, some changes in pressure is applied, it’s going to respond. It can show us with signs such as sharp pain, electricity-like pain, burning pain, numbness or tingling. It can make us feel itchy, sometimes, but nothing.
Because it all varies by person to person, it’s important to focus on restoring overall body balance and posture. When the weights are evenly distributed over the spinal column, it has to be less pressure, even alleviates chronic muscle tension structurally.
Neck injuries like whiplash can accumulate over time.
Neck injuries like whiplash from a car accident, sports injuries, or any blow to the head can cause neck pain over time. If an injury causes numbness or tingling, it might be due to disc problems in the neck. When a disc in the neck bulges or breaks, it can irritate nearby nerves and muscles, leading to long-lasting and severe neck pain and other neurological symptoms including numbness or tingling.
Upper Cervical Chiropractic in Wheeling, Illinois
NUCCA chiropractic has been widely accepted procedure to help with correcting the posture, balance, and relieving pain. Upper cervical chiropractic care focuses on correcting the head and neck spinal misalignment. When the atlas spine in the upper neck is misaligned, this results in muscle tone imbalance that leads to poor posture that translates into chronic neck pain. To find out more about NUCCA chiropractic in Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, call to schedule a consultation appointment by calling at (847) 497-5003.
