Category Archive for : ‘Neck Pain’

No Back Pain Series; Key # 6;
How Ergonomics can improve your back and neck pain
Introduction

Ergonomics is the science of designing environments that fit the human body. When you adjust your computer chair you are engaging in ergonomics to reduce back pain. Proper ergonomics can significantly impact your spinal health by reducing strain and preventing injury. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of ergonomics for spinal health and how you can create an ergonomic environment at home and work.

Understanding Ergonomics
Ergonomics involves designing workspaces, furniture, and tools to

Stomach Sleeping – what you need to know.

Stomach sleeping is the least popular sleep position though research has shown that around 1 person in 5 will find themselves in this position. It’s generally agreed that it is not the best sleeping position. 

❓The question is why?

🛑 What’s Wrong With Stomach Sleeping?

The stomach sleeping position comes with several drawbacks and is not recommended for most people. The problem is that the behaviour usually starts in early life when it doesn’t cause too much of a problem. Like many things the young get

Cervicogenic headaches. What are they?

Cervicogenic headaches are a type of headache that  caused by dysfunction in the neck or cervical spine.

Potential Causes;
They are often the result of poor posture, a traumatic injury, or degenerative changes in the spine.

Symptoms and Locations;

A pain that starts in the neck and radiates to the head or face
Pain that is triggered by neck movement or certain postures
Stiffness or reduced range of motion in the neck
Pain on the side of the face

Why and How do they Occur;

The relationship between neck factors and head pain is complex.

Understanding Neck Pain and How Chiropractic Can Help

Do you often experience neck pain or stiffness? If so, you’re not alone. Neck pain is a common problem that affects many people. But why do we get neck pain in the first place?

There are many causes of neck pain, including poor posture, stress, injury, and underlying health conditions.
Poor posture can cause pain in several ways;
1. Misalignment of the spine; this places large loads and pressure on the muscles and joints.
2. Muscular strain; poor posture means the joints are out of balance

Neck pain ……as you well know….is a pain in the neck! It doesn’t discriminate either. Young or old, short or tall, office worker or manual labourer. Neck pain can affect anybody. Well help is at hand. The chiropractors at Essendon Health and Sport are waiting to help the neck pain of our Moonee Ponds residents and those of surrounding communities. Your neck pain can be caused by many things;

Injury through sport or motor vehicle accidents
Trips and falls
Poor sitting postures at desks or on the couch
Overuse of phones and tablets
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