1. Abnormalities in the soft tissues of the neck and shoulders (ligaments, muscles, and discs) can cause neck pain, as well as in the bones and joints of the spine.
2. Inflammatory diseases and degeneration from diseases including osteoarthritis can also result in neck pain.
3. Cervical disc degeneration. Normally, the disc acts as a shock absorber between the bones in the neck.
If the space between discs narrows, stress is added to joints of the spine causing additional degeneration and wear.
We give little thought to the space between our shoulders and heads, until we find ourselves suffering from some type of neck pain.
Our neck may suddenly become an irritating source of discomfort after a long drive, a bad night's sleep or prolonged phone conversation --
not to mention an accidental twist or turn -- or even an auto accident causing painful neck pain from whiplash.
A visit to your San Diego chiropractor can help you get back to your normal activities and pain-free life.
What specific issues can result in neck pain?
This strain is due to overruse, either in a normal or abnormal way. This type of neck pain and strain is generally
associated with the person who sits at a desk or works at computers for long periods of time.
A pinched nerve usually from a herniated or slipped disk.
Pain in the arms as well as the neck -- often the first sign that nerve roots are irritated by a neck problem.
The most common symptom of radiculopathyis in the pain that radiates down into the arms from the neck.
Muscle weakness is usually a sign that the nerve compression is more severe. Pain can vary, from aching, cull, and difficult to localize, to sharp, burning, and easy and pinpointed.
Hypersensitivity to touch can also occur or numbness in the area of skin supplied by the nerve root.
Weakness in the arm muscles plus numbness and tingling are warning signs that the problem may be more serious.
You should definitely see Dr. Jeffers about your neck pain if you have weakness in your arms.
Other sources of neck pain:
Spondylosis - disc changes that occur with aging - arthritis or spondylosis
Myofascial Pain - aching pain in neck muscles that can arise from poor posture, prolonged computer work, or other job-related tasks
Spinal Stenosis - narrowing of the nerve openings that can cause symptoms similar to a pinched nerve
Neck Tendon, Ligament or Soft Tissue Pain - when an area is over-stretched or muscles overused - causing tenderness
Instability - due to an increase in motion between vertebra - usually the result of injury with symptoms usually of tingling
in neck or arms.
Sometimes neck pain can result from a combination of factors or another issues that does not originate in the neck - such as elbow injuries, shoulder injury or
gall bladder disease.
Contact Dr. Jeffers today for a consultation about your neck pain!
(858) 452-7770
Ask about the latest non-surgical, non-drug neck pain treatment --
AND complimentary consultation about San Diego Spinal Decompression.
