My Neck is Killing Me

One of the most common complaints in our office is neck pain.  

Most people will start the conversation with "My neck is killing me.  I must have slept wrong."   Sleeping in an odd position is a frequent culprit, especially when the neck pain is a rare occurence. 

However, the more likely cause for ongoing or frequent bouts of neck pain is poor posture combined with weak muscles.  In today's society, increased abdominal weight pulling the body forward or hours of sitting at the computer (or driving especially in McHenry County) are the most common scenarios causing poor posture.  

For every inch that your head slouches forward, the pressure on the vertebrae and discs is increased exponentially.   The discs tend to "creep" or bulge because of the sustained increased pressure. Muscles are stretched so taunt that they ache constantly.  And finally after years, the vertebrae will actually compress due to the constant pressure.

All of this is easily avoided by doing basic postural exercises like yoga, using proper ergonomics and controlling weight.    Basic neck exercises are located in exercise section of both of the websites, http://www.advancedchirocareplus.com/ and http://www.chiropracticclinicofmarengo.com/.

If you need more help with these issues, come into the office and we can review your situation.