The Importance of Your Neck!
The neck region has the vast responsibility of fully supporting the head. In order to do this it must remain strong and flexible withstanding a life time of abuse. Whether one sits at a computer or stands for hours at a time; all of these routine positions can eventually strain or damage the neck. As stress on the neck is increased sublimation can begin to work its way down to the shoulders and back. The repetitive motions that we make on a day to day basis are often the root causes of our neck pain. Other people suffer with neck pain due to straining, age, accidents, falls or even an injury to the head.
Complaints of neck pain are often labeled with more than one diagnosis. Some of the terms used may be degenerative disc disease, neck strain, whiplash, herniated disc, or a pinched nerve.
Vital to Our Well Being
The neck structure is made up of seven vertebrae. These vertebrae or small bones that surround the spinal cord have small discs in the middle. The discs are comprised of soft tissue that acts a soft buffer to avoid shock to the spine. Extremely close to these discs, lie the nerves of the neck.
As a disc is injured it is diagnosed as either ruptured or herniated. This results in a 'bulge' that puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves and results in pain or discomfort. In many cases bodily symptoms like arm pain, weakness or numbness are really a result from a bulged disc in the neck.
This list will emphasize how many different tissues are affected by the nerves and muscles of the neck:
Arteries Veins Lymph glands Thyroid gland Parathyroid glands Esophagus Larynx Trachea
Because of the far-reaching effects, it's easy to see how neck pain can serve as a warning signal that one would do well to heed.
Allowing the Body to Heal Itself
A Chiropractor is a highly trained professional in spinal manipulation. As they diagnose specific causes of neck pain, they can also manipulate the spine to allow normal motion to resume and pain to fade. If there is a lack of normal mobility in the neck area strain will be put on the muscles and nerve causing pain. As the normal range of motion is restored patients can expect reduction in pain and an increase in the desired mobility of the area. An important factor in chiropractic care is that the spinal manipulation realigns the body and thus allows the body to heal itself.
It's important to realize that chiropractors are trained in treating the "whole" person. Your chiropractor will not focus on your neck pain alone, but will also address such related problems as stress, poor posture, unhealthy sitting positions at your work station and will even point out preventative steps that can be taken to ensure a healthy, pain-free future.
Why continue to suffer from neck pain that causes you to be less effective in your day to day activities? The answers could be as near as your chiropractor's office. - 16004
The neck region has the vast responsibility of fully supporting the head. In order to do this it must remain strong and flexible withstanding a life time of abuse. Whether one sits at a computer or stands for hours at a time; all of these routine positions can eventually strain or damage the neck. As stress on the neck is increased sublimation can begin to work its way down to the shoulders and back. The repetitive motions that we make on a day to day basis are often the root causes of our neck pain. Other people suffer with neck pain due to straining, age, accidents, falls or even an injury to the head.
Complaints of neck pain are often labeled with more than one diagnosis. Some of the terms used may be degenerative disc disease, neck strain, whiplash, herniated disc, or a pinched nerve.
Vital to Our Well Being
The neck structure is made up of seven vertebrae. These vertebrae or small bones that surround the spinal cord have small discs in the middle. The discs are comprised of soft tissue that acts a soft buffer to avoid shock to the spine. Extremely close to these discs, lie the nerves of the neck.
As a disc is injured it is diagnosed as either ruptured or herniated. This results in a 'bulge' that puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves and results in pain or discomfort. In many cases bodily symptoms like arm pain, weakness or numbness are really a result from a bulged disc in the neck.
This list will emphasize how many different tissues are affected by the nerves and muscles of the neck:
Arteries Veins Lymph glands Thyroid gland Parathyroid glands Esophagus Larynx Trachea
Because of the far-reaching effects, it's easy to see how neck pain can serve as a warning signal that one would do well to heed.
Allowing the Body to Heal Itself
A Chiropractor is a highly trained professional in spinal manipulation. As they diagnose specific causes of neck pain, they can also manipulate the spine to allow normal motion to resume and pain to fade. If there is a lack of normal mobility in the neck area strain will be put on the muscles and nerve causing pain. As the normal range of motion is restored patients can expect reduction in pain and an increase in the desired mobility of the area. An important factor in chiropractic care is that the spinal manipulation realigns the body and thus allows the body to heal itself.
It's important to realize that chiropractors are trained in treating the "whole" person. Your chiropractor will not focus on your neck pain alone, but will also address such related problems as stress, poor posture, unhealthy sitting positions at your work station and will even point out preventative steps that can be taken to ensure a healthy, pain-free future.
Why continue to suffer from neck pain that causes you to be less effective in your day to day activities? The answers could be as near as your chiropractor's office. - 16004
About the Author:
Dr. Robert D. Walcher D.C. is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West located in San Jose, California. He is a member of The Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club and a public speaker. Are you ready to feel better and to enjoy optimum health? To visit Dr. Walcher Click Here
