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How to Get Rid of a Stiff Neck

by | Jul 2, 2024 | Advanced Biostructural Correction™, Chiropractic & Neck Pain | 0 comments

Working on computers and staring at our smartphones for hours daily has left 20% of us experiencing neck pain over the past three months. A stiff neck usually starts with postural issues lower down in your spine, especially your mid and lower back, which can cause your neck to tighten up in compensation. Interestingly, the pain/stiffness is almost never where the real mechanical cause is. Weakened muscular support can also place additional stress on your spinal joints. Over time, the extra stress can change how you move, increase the pressure on your spinal discs, and cause pain.
Looking down at your computer or phone all day can cause the muscles that support your neck to become chronically tired and your spine to become stooped and stuck forward. If you do this all day, the stress can add up and result in the joints of your neck not moving correctly. At this point, it’s only a matter of time before you wake up with a stiff neck or turn your head during the day and are greeted by intense muscle discomfort or pain. Here are three smart tips to get rid of a stiff neck:

 

Sit on a flat chair with a one-inch seat wedge: This helps maintain the natural curve of your spine and reduces stress on your neck.

Sleep on a supportive pillow that keeps your head in the correct position throughout the night: Proper alignment during sleep can prevent stiffness and discomfort.

Receive Advanced Biostructural Correction (ABC) adjustments: Restore the proper motion, alignment, and function of your spinal joints with professional ABC care.

 

A small adjustment can make big changes in your quality of life. At SpineCentral, we have specific recommendations and how-to guides on our key advice pages. We focus on helping you feel and function better by improving your spinal alignment and providing you with simple lifestyle adjustments to continue your improvement and put you firmly in control of your structural health. If neck pain has gotten in the way of you enjoying your life, give us a call and schedule an appointment today! With ABC, there is no longer any reason to continue suffering from neck pain or stiffness.

Thank you for learning more about the importance of structural health and how we can help you achieve optimal well-being. If you’re ready to take the first step towards a pain-free life and improved posture, please get in touch with us. We offer comprehensive BioStructural assessments to identify the root cause of your pain or posture problems, and our experienced team will tailor a treatment programme to meet your unique needs. Call us today at 020 8941 4410 to schedule a consultation, or visit our website at www.spinecentral.co.uk/apply to apply directly. Let’s work together to help you feel your best!

 

Science Sources:

  • Do you have a stiff neck? Try these simple remedies. Cleveland Clinic. 2015
  • Intervertebral Kinematics of the Cervical Spine Before, During and After High Velocity Low Amplitude Manipulation. The Spine Journal. 2018
  • Chiropractic Care for Arthritis. Arthritis Foundation. 2020
  • Osteoarthritis. University of Maryland Medical Center. 2007
  • Outcomes from Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Confirmed Symptomatic Cervical Disc Herniation Patients Treated with High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Spinal Manipulative Therapy. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. October 2013

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