Three Common Causes of Neck Pain
The neck is more vulnerable to injury than any other part of the spine. It is a delicate system of vertebrae, discs, the spinal cord, blood vessels, and supporting muscles, tendons and ligamentsand it supports your head, which weighs ten pounds on average. Whiplash is one the most common causes of neck pain we treat. Whenever the head is suddenly whipped back and forth, it jars the alignment of the vertebrae and strains supporting soft tissues. Although many people consider whiplash a classic auto accident injury, it could also be a sports injury or work injury. Stress also is a factor contributing to neck pain. It painfully tightens your neck muscles and can spread upwards into headaches. Poor posture habits at work, during exercise, and while sleeping can also be harmful to your neck.
Overcoming and Preventing Neck Pain
The good news for patients such as whiplash sufferers, auto accident injury victims, those in front of a computer for the majority of their days and weekend warriors is that you can find neck pain relief. Our Marysville chiropractor Dr. Vuong Vo has helped hundreds of people find relief through all-natural, non-invasive procedures designed to restore correct cervical spine alignment, heal the supporting soft tissues and relieve stress.
Massage therapy is helpful for cases of neck discomfort caused by stress and poor posture. Our Marysville chiropractor often recommends it because it reduces stress, loosens musculoskeletal tensions and releases endorphins into the bloodstream. Dr. Vo also shows people how to create a more ergonomic work station, improve posture, and strengthen the spine so they are less prone to future neck injury.