Neck Pain Help at Body Wave Chiropractic

From sleeping in an awkward position to gazing downward at your digital device for extended periods, neck pain can be the result, making daily activities uncomfortable and challenging. Unsurprisingly, this type of discomfort is common and prompts many to seek chiropractic care for relief.

What Are the Common Causes?

Many daily activities, like frequent computer work, contribute to the buildup of tension in the neck. This tension causes pain and can limit movement—such as turning the head while backing up a car—and lead to other symptoms, including headaches, shoulder pain, and even mental fatigue. Understanding these triggers is key to addressing the root cause of neck discomfort.

The Role of Chiropractic Care

When neck pain persists or frequently recurs, it’s essential to consider chiropractic care. Dr. Laura can assess whether underlying spinal or nerve damage contributes to the pain. She uses techniques like NetworkSpinal, a gentle method that doesn’t have any associated popping, cracking, or twisting. This technique focuses on using light touch to relax the nerves and muscles, which eases tension and promotes a greater range of motion.

Chiropractic adjustments, especially those using the NetworkSpinal technique, are known for their safety and gentleness, making them suitable for patients of all ages, from kids to seniors. Dr. Laura’s approach, which avoids harsh movements, ensures that patients get relief without discomfort.

Tips for Preventing Neck Pain

“To prevent neck pain, one of the most important things you can do is fix how you use your digital devices like your computer and phone daily,” said Dr. Laura.

Workstation setup

When your computer workstation is set up the right way, your head, neck, and spine are in good alignment, and nerves and muscles stay relaxed. Along with taking regular breaks to move and stretch, this makes it easier for your neck to feel good.

Phone use

With phone use, your head will tend to naturally drop forward, putting strain on the nerves and joints. Lift your phone to eye level when you can, take frequent breaks, and offset this postural drift with exercises to strengthen the neck’s extensor (toward the back) muscles while stretching and lengthening the neck’s flexor (front) muscles.

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