Neck pain is a common complaint at all age levels, but it can be particularly problematic in the young adult population as it can limit their ability to carry out daily life and work activities and negatively affect their quality of life as they start their careers and build their lives. In fact, a 2020 […]
Poor Neck Posture’s Effect on Balance and Breathing
Ideally, the head should rest on the neck with the external auditory meatus (ear opening) aligning with the acromion process (bony end of the shoulder) when viewed from the side. When we have good neck posture, it’s hard to believe the head weighs the same as a recreational bowling ball. Unfortunately, most people don’t have […]
Cranio-Cervical Flexion Exercises for Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic neck pain is defined as pain persisting for longer than three months in the area between the base of the skull (occiput) and the upper thoracic region, specifically up to the T3 level of the thoracic spine. For many patients, chronic neck pain arises from the accumulation of microtraumas to the tissues in the […]
Neck-Focused Treatment May Benefit Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating, inflammatory, chronic, and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system. Among the myriad symptoms that characterize the condition, about 80% of MS patients have sensory and motor impairment ranging from very mild to very severe. While there’s no cure for MS, recent studies have found that chiropractic care directed […]
A Multi-Pronged Treatment Approach for Neck Pain
Non-specific mechanical neck pain is a common condition that affects up to 70% of the population at some point during their lifetime, and between 15-20% may have some degree neck pain at any given moment. The descriptor non-specific refers to the fact the condition arises from musculoskeletal strain or dysfunction in the neck region in […]
Manual Therapy Preference for Neck Pain Management
After low back pain, neck pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek out chiropractic care. In the absence of red flags like suspected cancer, infection, severe neurological loss, or a sudden headache, among others, guidelines for the management of neck pain support the use of manual therapies as an initial treatment approach, […]
The Jaw Pain and Neck Pain Connection
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a common condition characterized by pain and discomfort while chewing. Traditionally, when patients complain of jaw pain, the focus has been on structures like the temporomandibular joint or the masseter muscles. However, there’s a growing body of research suggesting the intimate relationship between the jaw and the neck may be a […]
Managing Forward Head Posture
With the rise of smartphones and social media apps that keep users glued to small screens for hours upon hours, forward head posture is becoming more common. Unfortunately, this postural fault can set the stage for neck pain. In fact, it’s estimated that up to 60% of patients with neck pain exhibit forward head posture. […]
X-Rays for Neck Pain?
For musculoskeletal conditions like neck pain, many people think that X-rays are an essential part of the diagnostic process. However, this isn’t always the case. X-rays may not always provide useful information as to the cause of the patient’s condition, which can result in added costs and potentially inappropriate care, not to mention unnecessary radiation […]
Temporomandibular Disorders and Posture
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most intricate and frequently utilized joints in the human body, working in conjunction with the internal and external pterygoids, masseter, and temporalis muscles to open and close the jaw, as well as stabilizing the hyoid bone during swallowing and protecting the airway while chewing and talking. Musculoskeletal […]
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