Neck pain is a common problem among most individuals. It can affect anyone at any age and can be brought on by poor posture, an injury or a more serious condition called osteoarthritis. This is a condition that causes the protective cartilage between your bones to deteriorate. This can occur in parts of the body including the hands, knees and spine. Neck Pain can feel several different ways and can arise because of several factors.
One of the most noticeable signs is an increase in sensitivity to touch, motion or stress in the neck muscles. Other signs of neck pain include stiffness, restricted movement in the neck muscles and headaches. People can also experience spasms and increased tension and tightness in the muscles.
Your neck does a lot of work by supporting the weight of your head. This makes it more susceptible to injuries and certain positioning that can result in increased pain. There are a variety of reasons for neck pain. Causes of neck pain may include:
In the United States, neck pain affects 10% to 20% of the population and is considered to be in the top five pain disorders. Men ages 55 to 64 are 40% more likely to have neck pain issues than women. An estimated 28% of women have claimed to have had problems with neck pain.
If neck pain is limiting your movement or causing stiffness, these targeted therapies can restore mobility and reduce tension:
Chiropractic Adjustments – Improve joint motion and decrease nerve irritation.
Fascial Distortion Model – Address fascial restrictions causing stiffness.
Dry Needling – Release deep muscular trigger points.
Active Release Technique – Break up adhesions in overused neck muscles.
Ultralign Computerized Adjusting – Provide precise, low-force correction for sensitive patients.
Erchonia Laser – Supports tissue healing and inflammation reduction.
