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If you’re like over one-third of Americans, by the time you’re in your mid-50’s you’ll have experienced chronic back or neck pain. The neck is extremely flexible and is also responsible for supporting the weight of your head. This makes it vulnerable to sustaining injuries that can cause pain and limit normal range of motion.
Oftentimes, people wake up with a stiff neck and think that they must have slept “funny”, or that they need a new pillow. Sleeping position can definitely have an impact on the health and stability of the neck. Stomach sleeping puts a lot of stress and strain on the joints and soft tissues of the neck, since the head is rotated to one side or the other for an extended period of time. Back and side sleeping positions are preferred since they keep the head and neck in a more neutral position.
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Among the seven vertebrae that make up the cervical spine, the top two bones (C1 & C2) are unique for several reasons. There is no disc separating the two, and they lack the locking joints of their counterparts below. This makes them especially vulnerable to injury or misalignment, and a likely culprit in many neck pain cases.
Dr. Terry Crowder focuses his attention on these top two bones in his upper cervical chiropractic practice. Since these bones are so unique, Dr. Crowder does a very specific analysis so that when an adjustment is made to realign these bones, it is tailor-made for that particular patient.
Rather than continuing to treat neck pain with over-the-counter pain medications or anti-inflammatories, Dr. Crowder is able to help people by directing their spines towards more normal alignment. This not only reduces stress on the joints and soft tissues of the spine, but also allows the nervous system (protected by the spine) to function unobstructed.
References:
http://www.gallup.com/poll/154169/Chronic-Pain-Rates-Shoot-Until-Americans-Reach-Late-50s.aspx?ref=image
http://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/say-good-night-to-neck-pain
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If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
Dizziness accounts for approximately 5-6% of all trips to the doctor. It affects about 40% of all adults over the age of 40, and becomes more common as people age.1 People may experience only temporary episodes of dizziness, or it may become a more chronic, serious condition.
Dizziness is an umbrella term that describes a variety of sensations a person may experience. These include:
Vertigo itself is a false sensation of movement. People with vertigo usually feel as if either they or the environment around them is spinning. Often associated with a vertigo attack are feelings of nausea and/or vomiting, balance problems, and a rhythmic movement of the eyes known as nystagmus.
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It remains a bit of a mystery, but are usually attributed to disorders of parts of the ear and brain that are responsible for maintaining a sense of balance1. These areas, the inner ear, brain stem, cerebellum, and nerve tracts within the brainstem or connecting the brain stem to the cerebellum, are closely related to the position of the upper two bones in the neck. The C1 (Atlas) and C2 (Axis) vertebrae encircle the brain stem and have the extremely important job of protecting this critical area of our nervous system.
Vertigo expert and upper cervical chiropractor Dr. Terry Crowder is able to help vertigo patients naturally by ensuring that those bones tasked with protecting the brain stem are in proper alignment. Accidents and injuries throughout a person’s lifetime, no matter how small they may seem at the time, can cause a misalignment in the upper cervical spine. This misalignment can place undue stress on the brain stem, the nerves at that level, and the vessels responsible for blood supply into the head and neck. Dr. Crowder gently adjusts the vertebrae back into normal alignment to allow the body to heal naturally. In a study of 60 vertigo patients undergoing upper cervical chiropractic care, many saw great improvements in their symptoms.2
REFERENCES:
To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Crowder, call our McKinney office at 972-449-5845. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
Neck pain is an extremely common complaint with many possible causes. Muscles in the neck can be strained from poor posture, from overuse of mobile devices (so-called text-neck) to excessive sitting. Arthritis is also a common cause of neck pain, which is often contributed to “wear-and-tear” of the joints in the neck.1 Neck pain can also follow an accident or injury, as in a whiplash injury from a motor vehicle accident.
Whiplash is an injury to the tissues of the neck as a result of the head going into sudden extension and flexion, as commonly seen in car accidents or sports injuries. Intervertebral joints, discs, ligaments, muscles and nerves can all sustain damage as a result of a whiplash injury. This can lead to a host of symptoms, the most obvious of which is neck pain. The neck pain can develop directly after the incident, or it can even be delayed for several days. In addition to neck pain, people with whiplash injuries often experience headaches, dizziness, cognitive issues, and sleep disturbances as well.2
The most common approach to whiplash relief care includes medications to address the pain, inflammation, and muscle spasm. The neck is sometimes immobilized for 2 to 3 weeks with a cervical collar.2 Physical therapy, range of motion exercises, and cervical traction may also be recommended.
To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and chronic neck pain, download our complimentary e-book by clicking the image below.
Failure to check the underlying spinal structure for any misalignments, or subluxations, that may have occurred as a result of the accident. In his McKinney, TX upper cervical chiropractic clinic, neck pain expert Dr. Terry Crowder analyses the alignment of the vertebrae of the neck, particularly of the upper 2 bones. A misalignment in this area can disturb normal neurological function, which may obstruct or delay the normal healing process. By gently realigning the top two vertebrae in the neck, the rest of the affected tissues are able to begin to heal naturally. An upper cervical check-up is an important step for people recovering from a whiplash injury. Without normal alignment of the underlying structure, the rest of the structures of the neck are unable to heal fully and properly.
REFERENCES:
To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Crowder, call our McKinney office at 972-449-5845. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
