Neck pain is very common throughout the world.1 Up to half of all people around the world suffers from neck pain at some stage each year.2-5 For some people, one big problem with neck pain is that it just keeps coming back, or becomes chronic, and may even increase their risk of suffering from a fall.2 4 6 7 Scientists know that your brain uses sensory information from your muscles and joints around your spine to help control your balance and posture and to make sure you’re moving properly.1,2
How doe s the brain process pain?
Some people are worried about seeing a chiropractor because they think that chiropractic adjustments might be harmful or dangerous. However, the research relating to chiropractic care shows us that it is remarkably safe,1 and it’s effective2 and it’s associated with high levels of patient satisfaction.3
Experiencing pain is normal. Everyone experiences pain now and then. Pain is supposed to be protective to make you stop doing things that may be dangerous. But chronic pain that has persisted for more than 3 months is no longer protective, nor informative.
Do you suffer from headaches, or do you know someone who does? If you do, know that you are not alone. The head is actually the most common site of pain in the body.
Modern life can be very hectic with work and family commitments, endless emails, and constant messages coming through on our phones. When we get stressed out, our blood pressure can rise and we can develop hypertension, which isn’t good for our health. When things get too much for us, we sometimes forget to pay enough attention to looking after ourselves, and we may eat and drink too much and not do enough exercise. If this goes on for too long, it can have an impact on our health. In particular, it can lead to high blood pressure.
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The spine is held together by ligaments and have many muscles attaching to them at each level. The spinal cord is housed inside a canal
