What is Stiff Neck?
Do you find your neck muscles feel tight or stiff? Does this tension make it difficult for you to move your neck or turn your head? If so, you may be suffering from a condition known as stiff neck.
Thousands of people suffer from this condition, with numbers rapidly growing. Stiff neck has many causes, such as injuries, accidents, or overexertion. More recently, due to the hours we spend using technological devices each day, stiff neck is often caused by over-extending the neck and poor posture.
Signs and Symptoms of Stiff Neck
As the name of the condition suggests, it is characterized by a feeling of stiffness in the neck. This stiffness may simply feel like tense muscles, but it can quickly progress to pain. Stiff neck may cause muscle spasms or headaches.
In more serious cases, stiff neck can lead to herniated discs or spinal stenosis. Fortunately, proper treatment can help prevent the progression of stiff neck.
How the Upper Cervical Spine Affects Stiff Neck
Your spinal cord runs from the base of your skull and all the way down your back. The top seven vertebrae make up the upper cervical spine, which runs right through the neck and upper back. This is the most vulnerable part of the spine and is prone to injury.
The upper cervical spine supports the weight of the head and makes it possible for the head and neck to move. A blow to the head or neck, or poor posture putting a strain on the muscles and joints of the neck, can result in a misalignment of the vertebrae. This causes inflammation, pinched nerves, and conditions like stiff neck.
How Our Stiff Neck Treatment Works
Dr. Noah Kaplan, owner of Advance Upper Cervical Chiropractic in Walnut Creek, is a Board Certified chiropractor specializing in the Blair Technique. This is a modern chiropractic technique focused on the health of the upper cervical spine. The Blair method utilizes advanced technology for better screening so that corrections may be applied more swiftly, gently, and effectively.
Dr. Kaplan’s office is the only one in the entire Walnut Creek and the entire East Bay area using Cone Beam computed tomography (CBCT)—an advanced type of 3D imaging—to calculate precise spinal misalignments. The doctor can then make precise corrections with minimal force.
The Blair Chiropractic technique offers a safe, non-invasive, drug-free treatment for stiff neck. Get in touch today to speak with Dr. Kaplan about the health of your upper cervical spine and how he can help you with your stiff neck. Located in Walnut Creek, California, Dr. Kaplan also services Pleasant Hill, Concord, Lafayette, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore.
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