The leading cause of disability and a major contributor to health care utilization in the United States is pain. Over 25 million US adults report being in pain every day for the previous three months. Of those with chronic pain, 15% listed neck pain as their primary cause of concern. The team at United Chiropractic and Medical, led by Bill Sheppard, DC, can help relieve your neck pain with a variety of treatment options. Call the office in Katy, Texas, or make an appointment online today.
Your neck, or cervical spine, starts at the base of your skull and is made up of seven small vertebrae that support the full weight of your head. Neck pain can result from:
Some of the more common types of neck pain include:
Your provider at United Chiropractic and Medical may use a combination of several different methods to help you combat neck pain. Some common options for treating neck pain include:
The best way to prevent neck pain is to keep your head centered over your spine. Avoid pinning your phone between your ear and shoulder or carrying heavy bags over your shoulder. These other lifestyle adjustments can also help:
Your shoulders should remain in a straight line over your hips, and your ears should stay directly over your shoulders.
When traveling long distances or working long hours at your computer, you should get up, move around, and periodically stretch your neck and shoulders.
Set your computer monitor at eye level. When sitting, your knees should rest a bit lower than your hips, and your chair should be set up so you can use the armrests.
Sleep with your head and neck aligned with your body. A small pillow under your neck helps. Sleeping on your back with your thighs elevated on pillows flattens your spinal muscles and helps you avoid neck pain.
If you’re experiencing neck pain, call United Chiropractic and Medical in Katy, Texas, or book an appointment online today.
