Neck pain is a very common issue we treat as Chiropractors. It is estimated that 80% of people will have neck pain at some time in their life (1). There are many causes of neck pain, however the most common form of neck pain we see is mechanical, meaning it is caused from the muscles, tendons or joints. We call this neck strain, and is often times not associated with a specific injury.
Symptoms of neck pain
Achiness or stiffness in the neck
Headaches
Jaw pain
Pain referred behind the eyes, temples or scalp
Pain between the shoulder blades
Most common causes of neck pain
Poor posture from work, computer and cell phone use
Whiplash from a car accident
Sleeping in a poor position, especially stomach sleeping
Treatment for neck pain
Manipulations
Ice (first couple days after onset of pain)
Heat (chronic pain)
Neck pain exercises
Neck stretches
Neck range of motion
Posture exercises
Core exercises
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