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Upper Cervical Chiropractic Treatment for Neck Pain
Let’s define neck pain
Neck pain is an umbrella term for stiffness, aches, or inflammation in the neck’s muscles, bones, or ligaments.
Your neck is made up of vertebrae that extend from the skull to the upper torso. Cervical discs absorb shock between the bones.
The bones, ligaments, and neck muscles support your head and allow motion. Therefore, any abnormalities, inflammation, or injury can cause neck pain or stiffness.
Unfortunately, the number of people requiring medical attention for neck pain is rising. In the United States, approximately 50 percent of the general population will experience chronic neck pain at some point in their lifetime. The sharp uptick in the prevalence of chronic neck pain isn’t surprising when you consider how much time the average person spends hunched over their computer screen and mobile phone.
Most of the time, neck pain isn’t severe and can be relieved within a few days. But in some cases, neck pain can indicate serious injury or illness and require a doctor’s care.
If you have neck pain that continues for more than a week, is severe, or is accompanied by other symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
