Acting as a bridge between your head and your torso, which allows for motion of your head, your neck is made up of seven vertebrae and is supported by many muscles and ligaments. Neck pain most often occurs when the joints, muscles, and ligaments in the neck become irritated or inflamed. Neck pain can range from minor and easily ignore, to excruciating and debilitating. Dr. Grainger looks to bring back motion in the joints of the neck and release the tension and pressure on the muscles.

Incredibly, the cervical spine supports the full weight of your head, which is on average about 12 pounds.

What Can I Do to Prevent Neck Pain?

These are a very common form of headache which originates from the neck. Initially, pain may begin intermittently, spread to one side of the patient’s head, and become almost continuous. Whiplash, poor posture, or physical stresses like an ergonomically incorrect work environment can often set them off. This type of headache responds well to chiropractic care.

While spinal problems are not believed to be a major cause of the migraine attacks there is some level of scientific evidence that improved spinal function can reduce both the frequency and duration of migraines. This is why some patients suffering from migraines choose to have regular chiropractic care as part of their health care approach to migraine control and prevention. Further scientific research is needed to find the exact cause and effective treatment of migraines.

What Does Tech Neck Look Like?

The neck should have a normal reverse C Shaped curve. As the head moves forward the cervical curve starts to straighten and lose its shape. When this happens patients develop arthritis, joint pain, and headaches. Dr. Grainger has a digital x-ray on-site to evaluate all neck conditions and discuss further treatment options to help restore the normal curve.