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Neck pain is a common ailment affecting millions of people worldwide. It can be caused by poor posture (tech neck) muscle strains, or underlying conditions such as arthritis (degenerative discs and spinal arthritis). In many cases, neck pain can be somewhat alleviated through simple exercises designed to strengthen and stretch the neck muscles
Chiropractic care is a universal healthcare profession that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine, and their effects on the nervous system and general health. Chiropractors use a variety of techniques, including spinal adjustments, manual therapies, and exercise, to help patients manage pain, improve function, and promote overall wellness. In this guide, we'll explore how chiropractic care can benefit your health and wellness.
In the previous post, I discussed what the function of the Vagus Nerve is and what some of the common side effects and conditions are when someone has dysfunction of the Vagus Nerve. Click here to read it before proceeding.
In this post we will discuss different ways you can activate your Vagus Nerve, to put you in a better more relaxed state of health.
Rounded shoulders are a common postural issue caused by prolonged sitting and poor posture habits. If left untreated, rounded shoulders can lead to neck pain, headaches, and even breathing difficulties. Fortunately, there are postural devices that can help correct this issue and improve your overall posture.
Low back pain is not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when.
According to some health organizations, low back pain and stiffness affects 80% of people in their lifetime.
I’ve suffered from disc injuries in my low back when I was younger. I’ve also broken many bones, wrists, hands, ribs, and I can tell you from experience I would rather the latter than the former.
When you get low back pain or low back stiffness you will have a tendency to try and stretch out the low back and improve the movement.
Although your low back can have deterioration and disc degeneration, there is a limiting factor that is often almost overlooked.
When the leaves turn their beautiful fall colours you know you will be burdened with the task of doing a fall clean up shortly there after.
Every autumn I have a plethora of new back pain injuries that show up in my chiropractic office.
Ranging from neck pain, to shoulder blade pain and even sciatica, it never ceases to amaze me when these painful conditions present.
You have definitely heard the saying “bend with your knee, not your back”. In theory, this is to keep a “flat back” which is a protected back. But practically speaking only bending with your knees may put you at a disadvantage.
You probably know someone who has “thrown out their back” while lifting something, doing a half bend, or picking something up off the floor. I can tell you that as a chiropractor I know many of these people.
No one ever said when I grow up I want to stare at my shoes all day.
But for many of us, the path we are going down ends up here.
With many of repetitive daily postures in a forward seated hunched position, it forces your spine into a strained position that can cause long term tension and stretch to the ligaments of the spine.
There is no doubt that sneezing comes in many shapes, sizes, and sounds.
I have witnessed forceful sneezes, petite sneezes, chain reaction sneezes, and many more.
The one thing that they all have in common is that sneezing puts immense strain on your spine, which can lead to back injuries and back pain.
That is because sneezing not only increases the force around your spinal cord called intrathecal pressure, but it also creates a quick forceful contraction of your body’s core and spinal muscles.
Nothing is worse than starting your day is a pain in the neck. Even worse sometimes can lock up and leave you with a very limited range of motion.
Sometimes this happens while you sleep and you wake up like this. Other times you just move your head and something lets go in your neck and you instantly feel the pain and stiffness.
