Neck Pain
Occasional minor neck stiffness is nothing to worry about. Often, it will go away with a good night's sleep. Major pain or recurring problems, however, are a signal that something serious may be wrong. They are a sign that you need professional care.
The spine is made up of bones called vertebrae. The seven vertebrae in the neck, which the doctors number C-1 to C-7, make up the cervical spine. Vertebrae protect the spinal cord, the major nueral pathway from the brain to the rest of the body. Between the vertebrae are pads of tissue called discs that cushion the vertebrae as the spine bends and flexes.
Sudden injury such as a fall or car accident may cause damage to the neck. Often, though, damage occurs slowly over time from poor posture, wear and tear, and even emotioal stress. Another cause is spinal imballance, which occurs when the nead is not balanced over the rest of the body.
Chiropractic care has proven highly effective in reducing and eliminating neck pain, and Dr. Tim Ercikson offers a free evaluation of your condition by printing out the Free Visit Coupon.
Dr. Timothy Erickson
Plainfield Chiropractor