Neck Trouble in Norfolk? Read On!

If your neck hurts, you may be doing something to create or aggravate the problem without even realizing it. Here are five common reasons for that pain in the neck:

1. The wrong pillow. If you wake up in pain, you may need a different pillow. Select a pillow that offers the right support and resistance for your sleep habits. A contoured "memory foam" or gel pillow supports the cervical spine and retains its shape better than an ordinary pillow.

2. A non-ergonomic office. If your office desk, computer monitor or chair do not sit at the right levels relative to each other, your neck may assume an awkward position as you struggle to see or type properly. Long hours of this form of strain can result in neck, back or shoulder pain.

3. Temporomandibular joint disorder. TMD (also known as TMJ) can cause pain in more areas of the body than just the jaw hinge. Irritated nerves and strained ligaments in the jaw can also send referred pain into your neck or the side of your head.

4. Stress. When the muscles in your neck tense up, stiffness and pain may lead to neck problems and headaches. This tension may occur as a side effect of emotional stress, or you may have a spinal imbalance that forces you to carry your weight unevenly, straining the muscles on one side of your body.

5. Injury. Not every neck injury comes from a dramatic event such as a car accident. Whiplash, pinched nerves, soft tissue damage or compressed discs may occur as the result of an ordinary sports or personal injury.

Our Chiropractor Can Help Your Neck

At Wards Corner Chiropractic in Norfolk, our own Dr. Robinson offers hands on chiropractic treatment to undo the misalignments associated with muscle strain, pinched nerves and other issues that create or perpetuate neck pain. We feel better knowing that we could make you feel better!

What kind of pillow do you use for neck trouble? Share your findings with us!