Doing Away with Neck Pain by Maintaining Good Posture
Neck Pain, Neck Ache, Headache, Headaches, Migraine, Migraines, Neck Injury, Neck Trauma, A person may not make the connection that the pain he is experiencing in his neck may be due to the fact that he does not have good posture. It can happen easily in today’s world of electronic devices and computer jobs. Bad posture does not only affect the neck, but it can also compromise lung function as the lungs are unable to expand fully. A number of other health issues can also ensue.
Posture is something that few think about. Bad posture can begin to feel normal after a while, and warning signs can easily be ignored. But it is important to try to be aware of what is happening to the body with bad posture. The muscles begin to tense and can lead to slouching. When this is the norm, it can be difficult to correct.
Desk Jobs and Neck Pain
Many jobs entail sitting in front of a computer for hours at a time. This can be dangerous for the health of the spine and can lead to musculoskeletal problems and neck pain. In turn, other health problems can occur. The spine can become deformed in the upper cervical and middle thoracic areas.
A person must become aware of how he is sitting. Are his shoulders in line with or behind the head? The head is made to sit on top of the neck evenly. If this is not the case, the shoulder blades can become unstable, the neck and head may not rotate as easily or as far as it should, neck pain may occur, and the curve in the lumbar spine can increase leading to hip displacement. So, what can one do to improve their posture?
Upper Cervical Care and Posture
We can help our patients by making sure their spine is in proper alignment. A misalignment in the upper neck vertebrae can cause the rest of the spine to compensate. This leads to a variety of issues. Once the misalignment of the upper neck is corrected, it will be much easier for a person to focus on maintaining good posture. It will feel more natural to do so, and the body will begin to heal from the previous effects of improper posture.
Upper Cervical chiropractors at NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago with a location in Chicago and Wheeling are specialist trained by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA). We are serving Northbrook, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Libertyville, Highland Park, Palatine, Glenview, Skokie, Deerfield, and so on. We are uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraines, vertigo, whiplash injuries, post-concussive syndrome, facial and jaw pain, etc. This type of care has also shown benefits for athletic performance and pregnancy outcomes. More information can be found on our website at nuccawcc.com.
