Saddle Brook Chiropractor, Dr Peter Ferraro of Ferraro Spine and Rehabilitation, explains how upper back and neck pain is caused, and how chiropractic care can effectively treat these conditions.

The neck is very susceptible to injury, given that it has to support a 14-16 pound head on a daily basis. It does not take much force to disrupt the delicate balance that the muscles, stabilizers and tendons have in relation to how they carry this weight. Any factors, such as an accident, poor posture, or stress can severely affect this area and cause upper back and neck pain.

Saddle Brook Chiropractor Helps Treat Whiplash

Saddle Brook chiropractic patients should know that the most common injury to the neck and upper back is whiplash. Whiplash is caused by a sudden movement of the head and results in the damage of soft tissue and supporting muscles in the neck and upper back. It can happen during a car accident, sports injury, and are not always detectible right away as sometimes it takes weeks to develop. Chiropractic care is a great way to alleviate symptoms and help heal damage caused by whiplash.

Poor posture is a very common, every-day factor in upper back and neck pain. A simple movement such as reading in bed with your neck resting the wrong way can lead to pain, headaches, and even more extreme, serious problems in the long run.

A constant forward-head placement is common for upper back and neck pain found in Saddle Brook chiropractic patients, especially those who sit at a computer for a good part of the day. Dr. Peter Ferraro suggests keeping your head in a neutral position with your back supported, keep your knees slightly lower than your hips, and keeping your arms supported if possible.

Stress is yet another factor that can seriously affect upper back and neck muscles. ‘Muscle guarding’ is something that happens when a human is in defense mode, and since we are not exposed to such danger, stress causes the same effect. An increase in activity level and deep breathing exercises are things that your chiropractor can coach you on.

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Dr. Ferraro at Ferraro Spine & Rehabilitation can help with your upper back and neck pain to reduce long-term injury and strain on your muscles, tendons, and overall flexibility. With two convenient locations in both Bergen and Monmouth Counties, Dr. Ferraro is also very accessible. You can find out more information about treating upper back and neck pain or any other conditions by calling Dr. Ferraro’s office at 973-478-2212 or by visiting http://stopbackandneckpain.com.  You can also follow Dr Ferraro’s blog at: http://spinaldecompression-nj.com/