“Pinched nerve” is a term that gets thrown around a lot. The definition is when a nerve gets trapped between two structures. This can be a nerve root trapped between a swollen disc and part of the vertebra, or trapped within the adhesions (or scar tissue) of a dysfunctional muscle. Read More
COMMON CAUSES FOR NECK AND UPPER BACK PAIN
Most neck and upper back pain is caused by a combination of factors, including injury, poor posture, chiropractic subluxations, stress, and in some instances, disc problems. Read More
SO WHAT DOES CAUSE BACK AND NECK PAIN?
Most people do not realize how much they move their neck during the day until they are unable to do so. The degree of flexibility of the neck, coupled with the fact that it has the least amount of muscular stabilization and it has to support and move your 14 – 16 pound head, means that the neck is very susceptible to injury. Read More