Our neck, or formally our cervical spine, begins at the base of our skulls and contains seven vertebrae. Our neck supports 5 to 6kg at all times and can move in any direction and as such, is susceptible to pain and injury. Due to the biomechanics of our cervical spine daily activities and events can have a significant effect on our neck pain. Some activities that can affect our pain include extended sitting, repetitive movement, accidents, falls and blows to the body or head, normal aging, and manual labor.
Other common medical issues that can cause recurring and persistent neck pain include:
Osteoarthritis, which is caused when bone spurs form which can affect joint motion and increase susceptibility to pain.
Spinal stenosis causes the small nerve passageways in the vertebrae to narrow, compressing and trapping nerve roots. Stenosis may cause neck, shoulder, and arm pain, as well as numbness when these nerves are unable to function normally.
Degenerative disc disease can cause the reduction of elasticity in the spine
Dr Paul Nothdurft can help with your neck pain and help identify the cause of the pain. A regular chiropractic appointment can help to reduce and prevent neck pain. If you have neck pain consider contacting us at 07 3818 2488 during office hours.