Neck

Almost half of our patients seek help for various neck problems.

The fine mechanics in the neck consist of a tight interaction between joints, sensitive depth

muscles and large parts of the nervous system. We are therefore completely dependent on the neck's

fine mechanics are intact to maintain balance, perform precise movements and orient

us by sensory impressions from sight and hearing.

The neck consists of seven vertebrae that extend from the head to the sternum. Between

each vertebra has discs that absorb shock and around each of the joints we have

muscles and ligaments that together carry out movement of the neck. Irritation or

Improper loading of one or more of the structures can lead to problems in the neck.

This fine mechanics makes our neck vulnerable to acute pain.

Neck pain can occur acutely or develop gradually over time. They are normally shared

into 3 groups: acute (recently occurring such as a kink), sub-acute (severity from 0-3

months) and chronic (duration over 3 months).

Non-specific neck pain is the most common form of neck pain. These can

occur after unfavorable strain on the neck, and can result from overstretching

different types of tissue, such as muscles or ligaments. They can also be caused and reinforced

of a number of other factors such as long-term stress, low mood and

lack of physical activity.

COMMON SYMPTOMS OF NECK PAIN

● Impaired movement of the neck

● Mild to severe pain, diffuse or local

● Pain when moving

● Night pain, which in turn leads to fatigue

● Pain in static positions

● Pain down the arms, towards the chest or back of the chest

● Pain in the face

● Impaired concentration



In the case of long-term, complex neck problems, symptoms such as

dizziness, headache, tingling and numbness in arms, as well as shoulder and

chest back pain occur. As pain is subjective and all patients'

pain problems are unique, it is important to have an organized and thorough examination of them

your complaints in order to set up an adapted course of treatment for the patient.

WHAT CAN THE THERAPIST HELP WITH?

To determine the best treatment for you, a medical history and a

thorough clinical examination. The examination will rule out any disease or

neurological disorders. If necessary, the chiropractor can send on for diagnostic imaging

or the specialist health service. If the neck pain affects your ability to work, it can

the chiropractor, as primary contact, call in sick if necessary and give advice on

facilitation at work. We often see the best results through close collaboration between

chiropractor and physiotherapist for treatment and rehabilitation.

TREATMENT OF NECK PROBLEMS

● Joint correction/ joint manipulation

● Mobilizing traction treatment

● Muscular techniques and acupuncture

● Neurological assessment

● Strains

● Functional and stabilizing rehabilitation

● Good advice and guidance

Physical treatment of neck pain seeks to restore normal function in

locomotor system and nervous system. This reduces pain, promotes general health

and provides an increased quality of life so that you can resume normal daily activities as quickly as possible

possible.

A chiropractor or physiotherapist can also help you prevent neck pain.

Here are three simple tips on how you can prevent the pain from occurring yourself:

● Avoid unilateral movements and prolonged, unfavorable neck positions.

● Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day.

● Do simple neck exercises. A chiropractor or physiotherapist can guide you.