Neck pain and stiffness is a common problem which affects everyone from time to time. Neck pain can result in headaches, a condition which is known as a cervicogenic headache, or "originating from the neck". Often, we pop a pill and wait it out, expecting a resolution. We rarely pay much attention unless the discomfort becomes chronic or interferes with our daily routines. It becomes clear to the chronic sufferer of neck and head pain that there must be a better way. Following is an overview of the most common symptoms of neck pain that may require treatment as well as its possible causes:
The neck does much more than simply support the head; it's combination of structures and mechanisms, when working properly, serve to align and balance the whole upper torso. Aberrations in any of the elements that make up the neck may result in pain and dysfunction.
Here are some of the most common symptoms of severe neck issues that should be assessed and treated by your Chicago chiropractor:
1. Persistent headaches that may go on for months.
2. Significant limitations in head and neck movement. Reductions in rotation (turning), flexion (chin to chest), extension (looking up) and lateral flexion (moving the head from side to side) may indicate conditions are more serious than a simple pulled muscle.
3. When you move your head/neck, the pain you experience in this area becomes worse, feels sharp, or shoots down one or both arms.
If any of these symptoms is present, you should visit your Chiropractor immediately. A thorough exam can discern between minor issues and serious problems such as degenerative discs, bulging or herniated discs, progressive degenerative joints (arthritis), or other serious conditions. A competent chiropractor in Chicago is always available to help get chronic neck pain and headache sufferers the relief they need and have had such trouble finding.
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