Thursday, January 22, 2015

How A Laguna Hills CA Chiropractic Office Helps Keep Your Neck Pain-Free

By Carla Bergoba


Modern life often entails spending hours driving or hunched forward at a computer screen. It's no wonder, then, that so many people suffer with neck problems. A Laguna Hills Chiropractic office can advise people on how to keep their necks in shape as well as provide natural, drug-free care should the need arise.

While neck injuries are not as common as back injuries, they are certainly a frequent sight in chiropractor's offices. However, although they are very common, they are also very preventable. Chiropractors can offer a lot of guidance on how people can avoid neck injury and the attendant pain and inconvenience.

The primary mode of prevention is simply good posture. So many people these days spend far too much time sitting, and sitting in ways that are harmful to the spine. Principally, prolonged sitting can over time lead to a weakening of the muscles that support the spinal column.

This can create a tendency towards slumping, which can in turn create musculoskeletal stress. This can result in back pain, shoulder pain, headaches, face/jaw pain and neck pain. In the long run, slumping can lead to impairment of the spinal vertebrae.

In light of this, chiropractors place great emphasis on good posture and ergonomics. This advice also extends to one's choice of pillow. A good quality, supportive pillow can ensure a good night's rest as well as prevent many neck problems from developing.

Should neck problems occur, chiropractors have many techniques at their disposal for pain relief. Soft tissues often harbor significant tension which can be released with massage, penetrating heat applications and ultrasound. Should any of the vertebrae of the neck be out of alignment, this may of course contribute to any pain and can be corrected with gentle manipulation techniques.




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