Neck/shoulder
Neck, shoulder, and shoulder blade pain are incredibly common complaints—and they’re often interconnected because of the way the nerves, joints, and discs in the neck work together. The neck is the most mobile part of the spine, making it the most compensatory region when other areas become dysfunctional. It also contains the highest concentration of nerve endings in the entire spine, which connect directly to the brainstem, eye movement, and the body’s balance system.
Neck Connection
Because of these intricate connections, dysfunction in the neck can contribute to a wide range of pain-related problems, including:
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Neck pain
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Shoulder blade pain
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Shoulder pain
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Jaw pain
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Jaw dysfunction
Addressing neck dysfunction is essential to resolving pain in these interconnected areas and restoring proper motion and stability.
Many Connections
How Chiropractic Helps
The neck does more than just move.
The neck must not only be able to move freely. The nervous system constantly uses information from the neck to help coordinate movement, muscle tension, and posture.
Therefore, when dealing with neck and shoulder pain, MijnCHIRO looks not only at the painful muscle or stiff joint, but also at how the neck, shoulders, and surrounding muscles work together.
When the body starts to compensate
When this cooperation is disrupted, some muscles may constantly work harder while other areas move less well. As a result, tension, stiffness, and pain can also manifest outside the neck, for example around the shoulder blade or the shoulder.
Looking beyond just the painful spot
During the examination, movement, muscle tension, and the way different areas work together are assessed.
The goal is to understand which pattern may be contributing to the complaint and to tailor the treatment accordingly.
Aimed at less pain and freer movement
The treatment is aimed at reducing pain and irritation and improving movement and function.
Which chiropractic is used depends on what is found during the examination.
How we tackle the problem
Pain reduction
The first step is to calm the complaint and make movement more comfortable again.
Better Integration
The treatment focuses on the cooperation between the nervous system, the joints, and the muscles.
Move more freely
The goal is for the body to move more easily again and better cope with daily strain.