Posts Tagged ‘neck pain’
Jaw Pain, Neck Pain, and Headaches
A retrospective study that included 300 patients with neck pain and/or temporomandibular joint pain identified an association between higher levels of neck pain and a risk for tension-type headache, while higher levels of both neck and jaw pain are more closely linked to migraines. Chiropractic care has been demonstrated to be an effective intervention for…
Read MorePostural Faults Common in Office Workers with Neck and Back Pain
Examinations of 99 office workers with neck and mid-back pain—a common combination in this population—revealed that 90 exhibited scapular dyskinesis (abnormal movement of the shoulder blade) on one of both sides. Additionally, the majority had postural deviations that include rounded shoulders, forward head posture, and thoracic hyperkyphosis (slumped upper back). Doctors of chiropractic frequently treat…
Read MoreNeck Pain Common After Sports Collisions
A recent study found that a third of high school athletes who experience a sport-related collision report acute neck pain, and these individuals tend to experience more concussion-related symptoms. The authors conclude that concussed athletes with neck pain should be screened for injury to the neck. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to assess patients with…
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