Posture, Traumas, and Neck Pain
A stiff neck can very often be traced to postural issues. These postural changes are both caused by and contribute to weakened neck muscles.
The majority of us are working on computers. Add in the time we spend staring down at smartphones each day. This has left an about 20% of us living with daily neck pain over this past year.
That’s because weakened muscular support means additional stress on your spinal joints.
Over time, that extra stress can change how you move and increase the pressure on your spinal discs and small joints, which can eventually lead to neck pain.
Other people are suffering neck pain from an injury due to a car accident, fall, sports, or some other mechanism. These injuries are best evaluated in our office to identify what is wrong so that the right advice can be given for you.
Change Your Posture, Change Your Neck Pain
The habit of looking down at our computers or phones all day often means we’re living with chronically tired neck muscles. That stress adds up over time, day after day. This can result in the joints of your neck not moving properly. This is an exceptionally common problem.
As the small joints of the neck lose their ability to move properly, it’s just a matter of time before you wake up with a stiff neck or turn your head during the day and are greeted by what may be intense muscle discomfort and neck pain.
How to get rid of a stiff neck!
Here are 3 smart steps you can take:
- Perform range of motion focused exercises every day that both stretch and strengthen the muscles that support the joints in your neck.
- Invest in a supportive pillow that you find comfortable for how you sleep and will keep your head in a neutral position throughout the night.
- Schedule regular spinal care and adjustments to help improve and maintain proper movement patterns with regard to your neck and other spinal joints.
Small Changes Often Lead To Big Improvements In Neck Pain.
Small changes can create big changes in your quality of life – especially when it comes to getting rid of a stiff neck – and our team is here to help!
Our focus is on helping you function better so you can feel better, and we don’t stop at adjusting your spine.
We’ll also work with you to provide you with stretches and exercises you can do from the comfort of your own home to improve the effects of our care. We also offer in office rehabilitation for those that need it.
So, if neck pain has gotten in the way of you enjoying your life and you’re looking for natural neck pain treatment in Texarkana, give us a call or go here online to schedule that next appointment today.
Your body will thank you!
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