What are the reasons you have neck pain? There are a variety of answers. It could be anywhere from the way you sit at work to chronic pain or whiplash caused by an automobile accident. Symptoms include neck pain and stiffness in the shoulders and arms. Even a simple pillow can cause stress on your neck, causing neck pain.

How can a pillow cause one to have neck pain? It's from an uncomfortable positioning of the neck while sleeping with the head on a pillow. If you have a wrong pillow, such as one that is too soft or too hard, it can be a contributing factor to your neck pain. It is suggested for those who sleep on their back to use a thinner pillow which will prevent the head from being tilted too far forward. There are even pillows that have neck support available for those who sleep on their back. For those of you who sleep on your side, you will need a firmer pillow. One that is higher in the neck than the head will keep your spine aligned in a more natural position. 

 Where Else Can You Turn for Help?

There are doctors who specialize in relieving neck pain. They are family or primary care doctors, neurologists, chiropractors and physical therapists. Some people have searched for and found  NUCCA. What does that stand for? It's National Upper Cervical Chiropractor Association. It is a specific type of spinal care that uses a gentle technique to encourage the bones of the neck to move back into place on their own, without forcing them to do so. A 2009 study revealed the benefits of this low-force correction to relieve neck pain. Most patients reported seeing an improvement in their symptoms after just a few adjustments. If you have been suffering from neck pain and cannot seem to find an answer, it may be time to visit an upper cervical chiropractor.

To schedule a complimentary NUCCA consultation call 916-973-0623 on click the button below.

If you are outside of the Sacramento area you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.