4 Common Causes of Neck Pain
Neck pain can be a real nuisance; it's no wonder the phrase "pain in the neck" exists! Unfortunately, many individuals have accepted this agony as part of their daily lives and often attribute it to stress or simply working at a desk for too long. However, neck pain can be caused by a variety of underlying issues. Here are 5 common causes of neck pain:
Twisted or Locked Neck
Acute torticollis, otherwise known as a twisted or locked neck, is the result of harm to the neck muscles and joints. It can be caused by a range of factors including bad posture, improper sleeping positions, poor posture whilst driving and carrying heavy bags for extended periods.
Wear and Tear in the Neck (Cervical Spondylosis)
Neck pain can be caused by wear and tear to the bones and joints in your neck. This leads to stiffness, inflammation, reduced movement, and pain down the arms. Many people also experience numbness, tingling, and weakness in the arms and hands. Neck pain caused by wear and tear is particularly common among the over 50s.
Neck Pain Caused by Whiplash
Whiplash is caused by a sudden movement of the head, commonly caused by an impact such as a car accident, although it can be caused by any sudden impact that causes the neck to overstretch. This damages the tendons and ligaments causing agonising neck pain. Whiplash can also cause tenderness, headaches and limited, painful neck movements.
Neck Pain Caused by a Pinched Nerve (Cervical Radiculopathy)
Neck pain can be caused by pressure on a nerve in the neck. This nerve pressure can cause the symptoms to radiate down the arm. These include pain, pins and needles, and loss of sensation in the arm.
When to See a Chiropractor for Neck Pain
If gentle neck stretching is not helping, and you're experiencing neck pain that lasts longer than a few weeks or is becoming increasingly severe, it's time to seek help from a chiropractor. Our chiropractors can assess your condition and provide a personalised treatment plan to relieve the pain and prevent it from returning.
Relieve Neck Pain Today With Willow Chiropractic
Chiropractic treatment is extremely effective at treating neck pain. We use the latest techniques and equipment to relieve the tension, loosen up the muscles, and get the joints in the spine and neck to move better. Our goal is to get you feeling better as quickly as possible and to address the underlying problem to make sure that the pain doesn’t come back. Often, it is a long-term issue, which is why we recommend that you see one of our specialists, so they can examine your neck and discuss what is best for you.
Common symptoms
Pain in your neck
Difficulty moving your neck
Stiffness
Relieve Neck Pain with Willow Chiropractic
Neck pain can be incredibly disruptive, often preventing you from turning your head and potentially leading to dangerous situations when driving. People generally accept it as a necessary consequence of their stressful lifestyles or long hours at their office jobs; however, this doesn't have to be the case! Don't let neck pain control your life - take action today and find relief!
Chiropractic is extremely effective in treating neck pain. At Willow Chiropractic, we’ve seen hundreds of people with this condition leave the clinic pain-free. One patient, Wendy, said; "The benefit for me has been tremendous, I am free of back, neck and shoulder pain for the first time in many months.”
How Common Is Neck Pain?
Neck pain is unfortunately a frequent ailment, with nearly all of us experiencing it at some point in our lives. The ailment is caused by a plethora of activities, from long sitting hours at work to texting on your phone. Neck pain is common in both young and old people and is often the result of poor posture, bad sleeping positions or an underlying medical condition.
Willow Chiropractic - Expert Treatment for Neck Pain in Bristol
We use the latest techniques and equipment to relieve tension, loosen up muscles, and get the joints in the spine and neck to move better. Often, it is a long-term issue, that is why we recommend that you see one of our specialists, so they can examine your neck and discuss the best possible plan of care for you. Our goal is to get you feeling and moving better as quickly as possible, and to address the underlying problem to make sure that the pain doesn’t come back.
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