People who have neck pain can experience:
- Difficulty turning their head.
- pain, numbness, or tingling in their arms and hands
- Issues when driving the car and turning to reverse or park
- Discomfort when working at a desk
- Headaches, upper back, and shoulder pain
- Sharp or sudden pain when waking up
Causes of Neck Pain
Common stressors are found in your environment, lifestyle and habits.
- Awkward sleeping position
- Trauma to the neck
- Wear and tear (age-related)
- Forward head posture
- Whiplash injuries (car accidents)
- Overuse of mobile phones and other electronic devices (Tech Neck)
Misconceptions about Neck Pain
Many people think that neck pain is caused by things like tight muscles, muscle aches, weak muscles or sore muscles. In some cases, this may be true and chiropractic care can address these issues with treatment and corrective exercises.
Another misconception people make is that you must have had an injury for neck pain to happen. Mostly, lifestyle habits are involved.
Associated Conditions
- Arthritic changes
- Muscle imbalances and pain
- Whiplash injury
- Wear and tear (age-related)
Traditionally, people may try applying heat, ice, stretching, massaging the painful area and medication. These treatment options can be ineffective as they are not addressing the cause of the condition.