Back & Neck Pain
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Why is it so common?
A big culprit of neck pain is not having adequate postural awareness which is often associated with sedentary habits such as spending too long on the couch watching Netflix’s. Incredibly, back and neck pain is the number one reason people take time off work and it costs Australian taxpayers $12 billion dollars every year so it’s something we all need to take seriously.
Spinal pain is something that will affect at least 70% of Australians at some point during their lives.
Our spine is vitally important for keeping us upright and protecting the nervous system.
It is also sensitive to physical injuries, chemical overload, and emotional stress, especially if it is sustained for a long time. These stresses and injuries can be quick like a car accident or much smaller like the repetitive strain of poor posture at a desk.
Our nerve system’s way of protecting itself can be to stop the spine from moving and functioning properly which can change the way it communicates with the brain.
In some cases, this miscommunication lasts much longer than intended and becomes chronic because the nervous system becomes stuck trying to protect itself from the initial injury.
A perfect example is neck pain which is one of the primary reasons why people seek care at our practices.
We need the neck to move well… mobility, but also be strong… stability and to have optimal movement, and coordination (brain-to-body connection). It is a comprehensive approach, just like any other body region.
Chiropractors are highly trained to analyse the spine in relation to the overall function of the body
Chiropractors help train the back and neck towards better performance and ease. Once we’ve put some steps in place to normalise the function of the spine and nerve system, your body can begin to heal again.
References
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2019. Back problems. Cat. no. PHE 231. Canberra: AIHW
Lemeunier N1, Leboeuf-Yde C, Gagey O. The natural course of low back pain: a systematic critical literature review. Chiropr Man Therap. 2012 Oct 17;20(1):33