Neck Pain Treatment in Albury
A Real Pain in the Neck?
The vicious cycle is familiar to all of us; waking up with a sore neck, going to work, sitting in front of a computer, coming home and sitting on your phone, going to bed and then waking up… with a sore neck!
You might already have some idea (or you might not) but we are here to tell you that these events might be linked.
The 'Arc of Life'
The curve of your neck is crucial for allowing room for messages to get through unobstructed from your brain to the rest of your body, and this is why we call it the Arc of Life.
A healthy neck curve should be that, a curve. A part of a circle. Not only does this allow for proper nerve transmission, but also for a full range of movement and no tension on your neck muscles or their attachment points.
What Can Cause Neck Misalignment?
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Injuries (like whiplash, sporting collisions, falls off ladders)
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Poor posture (like hunching over your phone or tablet)
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Stress (Do you find yourself scrunching your shoulders up when you are stressed?)
What Does Misalignment Result in?
The muscles around your neck will get sore from holding it in this wrong position, causing neck or shoulder pain. This fatigue can then make you hunch your shoulders, making your posture even worse and can lead to a cervical kyphosis (reverse neck curve), forward head posture, or even an increased mid-back curve - a thoracic hyper-kyphosis (the hunched-over little old lady you may see down the street, or the rounded-back man in the nursing home) and even degeneration.
If this tension keeps up, it can cause chronic neck pain, headaches or even migraines. Interestingly enough, neck pain might also be caused by other issues in your spine, like your lower back.
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A Quick Neck Pain Self-Assessment
Want to find out if your neck might have a problem? Do this quick self-assessment:
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Can you look to the sky freely and without pain?
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Can you look down to your toes freely and without pain?
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Can you look fully over both shoulders freely and without pain?
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Can you tip your ear over to your shoulder (like you are holding a phone between your ear and your shoulder) freely and without pain?
If you find it difficult to do one or more of these tests, then there may be a chance your neck might have a problem or be out of alignment.
Chiropractic Care for Neck Pain
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If you are already experiencing neck pain, headaches, migraines , there is a chance your neck vertebrae may be out of alignment.
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If you think this is you, it would be a good idea to get it checked out by a Chiropractor.
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At House of Chiropractic, in Albury-Wodonga, we get great results with neck pain.
When you walk into House of Chiropractic in Albury-Wodonga you will be pleasantly surprised how warm and welcoming everyone is. As we move through your consultation and unique assessment, we will begin to discover what could be hindering your health. You will feel heard and surrounded by a team who want the best for you.
Your assessment will include a digital postural analysis. It also may be necessary to have some functional x-rays taken of your spine, hips or pelvis. If this is the case, we will explain all the steps involved.
Please allow around 30 - 45 minutes for your first visit.
If we think chiropractic care can help you, you may have your first spinal correction ('adjustment') at this visit. This is completely different for everyone. We use a range of techniques depending on what is best suited for you and your health concerns.
Your First Chiropractic Visit
Simply tap the button above to book your first visit online or CONTACT US.
We'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.