Almost everyone experiences occasional aches and pains, but there is usually a straightforward explanation for the root cause. A communicable disease, like the common cold or the flu, a chronic illness, like fibromyalgia or arthritis, or an injury, as from an automotive accident or a sports mishap--all of these are normal underlying sources for pain.
However, what happens when you have no idea why you are experiencing ongoing discomfort in your back or neck? What could be wrong? Well, when in doubt, the best thing you can do in circumstances like these is to have a detailed discussion with your doctor about your symptoms. But before you make that appointment, there is nothing wrong with conducting a little self-assessment in order to get a better idea of what you are up against. So here goes!
Every individual has slightly varied results when they are under a lot of stress. Many people tend to relegate the pressure to their shoulders and neck, resulting in tightness and soreness. Tension headaches can also occur, which are marked by a discomfort in the neck, back of the skull, and around the forehead and temples.
Tension headaches are remedied fairly easily. A modest dose of ibuprofen or aspirin generally punches out the pain, but tension headaches can return every day for weeks at a time, so try to focus on relaxing your neck and shoulders and improving your posture. Keep your shoulders slack so you don't develop more tension in that area.
An adjustment with a reputable chiropractor will also be tremendously beneficial, so talk to him/her about your concerns and questions. S/he can develop a treatment plan just for you.
Another culprit may be a trigger point. Trigger points are what we often colloquially refer to as knots in the muscle. They can be very painful--trust me, I would know! I have a very large trigger point on the right side of my neck. So, if you feel a bulge or have a hard time turning your head on some days. Fortunately, acupuncture and/or deep tissue massage are very helpful in relieving the discomfort associated with trigger points.
If you feel a lump in your neck but there is no soreness associated with it, you may have a cyst. My mother recently had one removed from the side of her neck. The removal left a scar, but she has the peace of mind that came after it was tested for cancer and the response was negative. You can never be too careful.
The culprit may also be a pinched nerve. This can occur when you sleep in the wrong position or stretch improperly. Pinched nerves cause incredible pain for days--unless you look into chiropractic care and make an appointment to let a chiropractor help you handle the problem.
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Vitality Chiropractic Center (http://www.vitalitychiropracticcenter.com/) At our Bellevue, WA chiropractor center, the relationship amongst the staff is vital to the patient's healing and the strong connection each staff member has to the office and each other.
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