Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body NECK PAIN & HEADACHES “Stop Carrying A Burden Of Pain On Your Shoulders!”
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It’s the end of the day and your head is pounding and your neck is aching. Was it the work you were doing? Was it the stress or the way you were sitting? Your neck is an intricate structure with hundreds of muscles and nerves.The joints inyourneckprovidemovementwhile thediscs inbetween the bones, give support and shock absorption. In today’s world of sitting for long periods at work, computers, and watchingTV, your neck muscles, joints, and nerves can become strained and irritated. The fact is that even the simplest movements can cause short periods of neck pain. Yet some of us may actually be experiencing chronic neck pain. Simple, repetitive movements can lead to prolonged muscle tightness, which can take time to show symptoms. In comparison, muscle strains happen with quick jolts such as an injury or lifting something too heavy. How neck pain can go to your head Headaches can stem from tightness in the neck muscles at the back of the neck, which is brought about by a forward-head posture and rounded back. This is very common if you work at a computer or sit a lot. In this
position the spine is strained. Try to stand up tall with your back against a wall. How far away from the wall is the back of your head? If you have a forward head posture, your head will be quite far from the wall. The forward head position puts a strain on the neck muscles resulting in general muscle tension in the head. This can affect blood flow to the scalp, resulting inaheadache.Paincanbe referred from theneck tobehind the eyes or forehead and even one sided headaches around the temples. Poundingheadachesat thebackof theheadcanbe related toneckmuscle tightness and limited movement. Since many headaches stem from problems with neck movement and posture, it is wise that you see a physical therapist — a muscle and skeletal expert — to help you. Find out how you can relieve your aching neck and nagging headache for good with our SPINE Program. Call us today for more information! (603) 841-5441
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