Neck pain and back pain are two of the most common reasons people seek
chiropractic care at
Manchester Chiropractors. As those that experience pain in these parts of the body will tell you, neck and back pain can dictate your entire day! Such pain can make simple movements like driving, working, or bending down a challenge. Taking over-the-counter pain meds can mask the symptoms temporarily, but they do not address the root cause of the discomfort. Chiropractic care offers a non-invasive, drug-free alternative that focuses on restoring the natural function of your body. Here we give a brief insight into how chiropractic treatments from our resident chiropractor Ross Chapman can target and resolve neck and back pain at the source.
The root cause of spine pain
Understanding your spine and how its complex structure of 24 vertebrae, each cushioned by a disc and supported by muscles and ligaments work together is the first place to start. When these vertebrae lose their normal alignment or motion, it is known as a subluxation, it can cause nerve irritation and radiating pain, possibly including muscle spasms as your body tries to stabilise the joint. Your chiropractor at this Northern Quarter chiro clinic will examine, discuss and potentially advise targeted spinal adjustments. The cornerstone of chiropractic care is the spinal adjustment. Using precise, controlled force, the aim is to restore proper motion and alignment to misaligned spinal joints. This realignment reduces pressure on surrounding nerves, alleviates muscle tension, and improves your range of motion.The spine protects your central nervous system. When the spine is misaligned, it interferes with the communication between your brain and your body. Realignment relaxes the nervous system, which helps reduce chronic inflammation and accelerates your body’s natural healing process.
How you lay down to sleep can make all the difference
As well as thehands-on practical adjustments in re-aligning your body, your
chiropractor in Manchester will also ask pertinent questions about your lifestyle. This may include how pain is affecting your sleep patterns and offer advice that may help improve your quality of sleep. The best sleeping positions for neck and back pain can make all the difference to your day ahead. If you regularly experience morning soreness, your sleeping posture is possibly the culprit. Ross, your
registered chiropractor in Manchester Northern Quarter, will explain how the primary goal of a good sleeping position will maintain the neutral alignment of your spine. This means keeping your ears, shoulders and hips in a straight line, preserving the natural curves of your neck and back. Sleeping on your back is generally considered the best position for spinal alignment as it distributes weight evenly across your body and minimises pressure points, this is known to be the best for lower back pain, neck pain, and hip pain. However, many of us are side sleepers and it is in fact the most popular sleep position and is excellent for neck and lower back relief if done correctly. However, an unsupported leg can pull your spine out of alignment. It is advisable to draw your knees up slightly toward your chest and place a firm pillow between them. This keeps your hips, pelvis, and spine perfectly aligned.This and further advice can be part of your unique Manchester chiropractic consultation and Report of Findings and those positions to avoid such as stomach sleepingwhich flattens the natural curve of your lower back and forces you to turn your head to one side for hours, twisting your neck! Maybe how to get the best sleep deserves a blog all on its own in the future! But if you listen to your body and accept that if a position feels uncomfortable, then it is time to adjust your pillow placement until your spine feels neutral and relaxed.
