Neck Problems
Loss of cervical lordosis reduces lung capacity by up to 30%
Korr 1975 Bernini Wiesal and Rothman 1982 Davis 1996
Loss of cervical Lordosis causes a weak Immune system, organ disease, muscle tension and increased sensitivity to pain. Korr 1979
A deviation in the spinal lordotic and kyphotic curves increases mortality, resulting in 14 years off your life. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 1981
Loss of a Cervical Lordosis results in an altering of afferent input primarily from the upper cervical region, leading to eventual disturbances in gait, dizziness, loss of balance, and ataxia. Neurology India December 2001
Loss of Cervical Lordosis causes constipation. Forward head posture can add up to 30 lbs of abnormal leverage on the spine, causing additional strain and spinal misalignment and postural deviation to the entire spine. The entire gastrointestinal system is affected particularly the large intestine. Loss of bowel parastaltic function and evacuation is a common development and effect seen from loss of cervical lordosis. Rene Cailliet 1987
A Loss in the cervical and thoracic spinal lordosis, kyphosis and spinal positioning cause neurologic disturbances affecting the heart, lungs, and digestive system. Calliet, M.D. 1975
Cervical injuries alter and disrupt the position and function of C1-C4 and affect the following:
Muscles that Control Eye Movement
Posture
Balance
Gait
Ability to taste, smell and execute speech
Ability to swallow and swallowing patterns
TMJ muscle tension and coordinated movement
Mandibular-cranial position and posture
Dexterity
Rotatory vertigo and bilateral tinnitus
Raymond, 1977
Molina and Wyke 1965
Cailliet and Gross 1987
Cervical Lordosis correction adjustments increase the patient’s ability to aerate his/her lungs, & improves vital capacity and immune activity
Brenne 1991
Atlas subluxations affect ORGAN FUNCTION. These phenomena have been demonstrated in such sites as the gastrointestinal tract, urinary bladder, adrenal medulla, lymphatic tissues, heart and vessels of the brain and peripheral nerves.
JMPT Nov 1995
Improved Immune function
T and B lymphocytes numbers, natural killer cell numbers, antibody levels, phagocytic activity and plasma endorphin levels are positively influenced by spinal correcting adjustments (CJA 1993)
Journal of the American Osteopathic Association 1250 infants chosen at random, 211 of them suffered from nervousness, vomiting, muscular abnormalities, tremors and insomnia. 95% (200) of those children had abnormal cervical (neck) muscle strain indicating vertebral subluxation. When the subluxation was adjusted and the muscle strain removed, an immediate calming often resulted, the children’s crying stopped, the muscles relaxed and the children fell asleep. The authors noted that an unhealthy spine causes “many clinical features from central motor impairment to lower resistance to infections — especially ear, nose and throat infections.” Viola Frymann, D.O. 1966
Chiropractic good for neck pain and safer than drugs
A study done in 1996 and reported in The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics shows that Chiropractic care is not only better than NSAIDS (Non-Steroidal AntiInflammatory Drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc.) at relieving neck pain but that it is safer as well.
The autbors of the study noted that tlley we.’e unable to locate any randomized, controlled tests that examined the appropriate use and effectiveness of NSAIDS for neck pain. They conclude that cervical manipulation, the generic, non-specific medical tenn for Chiropractic spinal adjustments, is safer than the use of NSAIDS by a factor of several hundred times.
NSAIDS are the typical medical treatment for tllese situations and work by raising the body’s tlueshold of pain perception. NSAIDS have been shown to cause problems ranging from gastrointestinal bleeding to kidney failure to deatb.
By way of commentary, tlle use of NSAIDS for tbe treatment of spinal problems leads to very serious problems in thousands of people every year. Numerous studies have shown over and ove’r that Chiropractic is a safe and effective way to con’ect spinal problems, the pain they cause as well as tbe resulting body malfunction. Using dangerous drugs to cover up a problem that can be corrected with safe and effective Chiropractic care simply doesn’t make sense. Try Chiropractic first.
The Chiropractic Solution to Neck Pain
Neck pain is among the most comman complaints that incite patients to seek chiropractic care. And for good reason, doctors of chiropractic, like Drs. Jarboe, are experts at eliminating the spinal problems associated with neck ache.
If you’re suffering with neck pain, you know how disabling this condition can be. By interfering with work, exercise and family activitie neck ache produces more than mere physical anguish. But, you don’t have to rely on painkillers with potentially hazardous side effects to quell neck ache. Read on to learn how chiropractic care could end your pain for good, the all-natural way.
Curvaceous Concerns
We find that patients with neck (cervical) pain often suffer from a straightening or reversal of the neck’s natural curve. When viewed from the side, the cervical spine should form an arch that’s most convex at mid-neck. However, many people – especially those who work at desks or computers – have cervical spines that jet forward (military neck), or even form reversed curves.
Studies show that a straightened or reversed curve weakens the deep muscles of the neck, becausec these muscles are forced to hold the spine in an anatomically ill-suited posture (Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 1998;44:210). And, weakened muscles bolster the risk of injury and pain. In addition, a flawed cervical curve disrupts the neck’s biomechanics (the way joints, muscles and bones move together). Altered spinal biomechanics are associated with an increased likelihood of osteoarthritis
another painful malady.
Are Adjustments the Answer to Neck Pain?
How does chiropractic care alleviate neck pain? Drs. Jarboe corrects areas in the spine where movement is restricted or bones (vertebrae) are misaligned. Not surprisingly, these dysfunctional segments, called vertebral subluxations, are often detected in the spines of patients with straightened or reversed cervical curves.
Drs. Jarboe corrects vertebral subluxations with gentle maneuvers called chiropractic adjustments. Research shows that these specialized maneuvers restore motion and alignment to the spine, in turn warding off the disorders associated with vertebral subluxations, including neck pain.
One study enrolled 119 patients with neck or back pain. Standard measurement tools were used to evaluate the subjects for pain and disability. The patients underwent chiropractic care, including receiving chiropractic adjustments. Subjects visited their chiropractors an average of 12 times over a 4-week period.
Findings revealed an average 54% drop in pain and a 49% drop in disability among subjects with neck pain. “Patients attending a private chiropractic clinic for treatment of mechanical neck pain or low-back discomfort had statistically significant reductions ,in their pain-related disability after treatment,” concluded the study’s authors. “These results indicate that chiropractic manipulation [adjustment] is beneficial for the treatment of mechanical neck pain and LBP (Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics 2000;23:307-11).
Besides wHoring the neck’s natural curve, resei\rch suggests that adjustments to the spine also quell another necK ache instigator: muscle tension (Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics 1999;22: 14953).
Beyond Pain Killers
The chiropractic approach to ending neck pain is a revolutionary one, because it seeks to correct the underlying cause of the disorder, rather than masking symptoms with drugs. That’s why chiropractic may be more effective than painkillers for longterm neck pain prevention.
One scientificostudy compared chiropractic adjustments to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAII;:>s) like Advil@, Motrin@ and Or!idis@. The report concluded that; “The best evidence indicates that cervical manipulation [chiropraCtic adjustment] for neck pain is much safer than the use of NSAIDs, by as much as a factor of several hundred times. There is no evidence that indicates NSAID use is any more effective than cervical manipulation for neck pain” (Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics 1996;18:530-6).
Another study compared the effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments, NSAIDs and acupuncture. As part’of the analysis, 77 patients with neck or back pain underwent one of the three treatments. After one month, only chiropractic recipients experienced significant improvement. Specifically, neck pain patients reported a 25% reduction in disability and a 33% reduction in pain (Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics 1999;22:376-81).
A Comprehensive Approach
In addition to chiropractic adjustments, doctors of chiropractic often use other all-natural approaches to keep neck pain at bay Theseadjunctive therapies include ergonomic suggestions, postural training, physiotherapy, heat and/or cold, specific exercise programs, nutritiopal supplements and dietary modifications.
Psychological factors may also inflil:o ence an individual’s risk of neck discomfort. For instance, studies show that a patient’s attitude about their work predics their odds of developing neck pain. Specifically, individuals who feel that they lack control in their work environment have a significantly elevated risk of neck ache (The Back Letter – 2000;15:25). Additional research indicates that stress, depression and anxiety also up the risk of neck disability. That’s why chiropractors stress the importance of mental wellbeing, and may recommend psychological counseling or stress-reduction programs such as biofeedback, yoga, T’ai Chi and meditation.
Make the Connection
Why is it essential to seek chiropractic care at the first sign of pain or stiffness? Because neck problems are often the initial manifestation of a chronic spinal disorder.
The spine works as a unit, not isolated segments, That’s why misalignments in the neck may eventually spawn biomechanical dysfunction in the mid-back, low-back and hips. In addition, stressed muscles in the neck region may trigger upper-back and shoulder disorders. And, nerves from the spinal cord that exit between cervical vertebrae can become compressed by neck dysfunction resulting in shoulder, arm and hand conditions.
Be proactive – get to the root of your spinal problem before it has a chance to spread. Schedule an appointment for a chiropractic evaluation today!
Korr 1975 Bernini Wiesal and Rothman 1982 Davis 1996
Loss of cervical Lordosis causes a weak Immune system, organ disease, muscle tension and increased sensitivity to pain. Korr 1979
A deviation in the spinal lordotic and kyphotic curves increases mortality, resulting in 14 years off your life. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 1981
Loss of a Cervical Lordosis results in an altering of afferent input primarily from the upper cervical region, leading to eventual disturbances in gait, dizziness, loss of balance, and ataxia. Neurology India December 2001
Loss of Cervical Lordosis causes constipation. Forward head posture can add up to 30 lbs of abnormal leverage on the spine, causing additional strain and spinal misalignment and postural deviation to the entire spine. The entire gastrointestinal system is affected particularly the large intestine. Loss of bowel parastaltic function and evacuation is a common development and effect seen from loss of cervical lordosis. Rene Cailliet 1987
A Loss in the cervical and thoracic spinal lordosis, kyphosis and spinal positioning cause neurologic disturbances affecting the heart, lungs, and digestive system. Calliet, M.D. 1975
Cervical injuries alter and disrupt the position and function of C1-C4 and affect the following:
Muscles that Control Eye Movement
Posture
Balance
Gait
Ability to taste, smell and execute speech
Ability to swallow and swallowing patterns
TMJ muscle tension and coordinated movement
Mandibular-cranial position and posture
Dexterity
Rotatory vertigo and bilateral tinnitus
Raymond, 1977
Molina and Wyke 1965
Cailliet and Gross 1987
Cervical Lordosis correction adjustments increase the patient’s ability to aerate his/her lungs, & improves vital capacity and immune activity
Brenne 1991
Atlas subluxations affect ORGAN FUNCTION. These phenomena have been demonstrated in such sites as the gastrointestinal tract, urinary bladder, adrenal medulla, lymphatic tissues, heart and vessels of the brain and peripheral nerves.
JMPT Nov 1995
Improved Immune function
T and B lymphocytes numbers, natural killer cell numbers, antibody levels, phagocytic activity and plasma endorphin levels are positively influenced by spinal correcting adjustments (CJA 1993)
Journal of the American Osteopathic Association 1250 infants chosen at random, 211 of them suffered from nervousness, vomiting, muscular abnormalities, tremors and insomnia. 95% (200) of those children had abnormal cervical (neck) muscle strain indicating vertebral subluxation. When the subluxation was adjusted and the muscle strain removed, an immediate calming often resulted, the children’s crying stopped, the muscles relaxed and the children fell asleep. The authors noted that an unhealthy spine causes “many clinical features from central motor impairment to lower resistance to infections — especially ear, nose and throat infections.” Viola Frymann, D.O. 1966
Chiropractic good for neck pain and safer than drugs
A study done in 1996 and reported in The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics shows that Chiropractic care is not only better than NSAIDS (Non-Steroidal AntiInflammatory Drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc.) at relieving neck pain but that it is safer as well.
The autbors of the study noted that tlley we.’e unable to locate any randomized, controlled tests that examined the appropriate use and effectiveness of NSAIDS for neck pain. They conclude that cervical manipulation, the generic, non-specific medical tenn for Chiropractic spinal adjustments, is safer than the use of NSAIDS by a factor of several hundred times.
NSAIDS are the typical medical treatment for tllese situations and work by raising the body’s tlueshold of pain perception. NSAIDS have been shown to cause problems ranging from gastrointestinal bleeding to kidney failure to deatb.
By way of commentary, tlle use of NSAIDS for tbe treatment of spinal problems leads to very serious problems in thousands of people every year. Numerous studies have shown over and ove’r that Chiropractic is a safe and effective way to con’ect spinal problems, the pain they cause as well as tbe resulting body malfunction. Using dangerous drugs to cover up a problem that can be corrected with safe and effective Chiropractic care simply doesn’t make sense. Try Chiropractic first.
The Chiropractic Solution to Neck Pain
Neck pain is among the most comman complaints that incite patients to seek chiropractic care. And for good reason, doctors of chiropractic, like Drs. Jarboe, are experts at eliminating the spinal problems associated with neck ache.
If you’re suffering with neck pain, you know how disabling this condition can be. By interfering with work, exercise and family activitie neck ache produces more than mere physical anguish. But, you don’t have to rely on painkillers with potentially hazardous side effects to quell neck ache. Read on to learn how chiropractic care could end your pain for good, the all-natural way.
Curvaceous Concerns
We find that patients with neck (cervical) pain often suffer from a straightening or reversal of the neck’s natural curve. When viewed from the side, the cervical spine should form an arch that’s most convex at mid-neck. However, many people – especially those who work at desks or computers – have cervical spines that jet forward (military neck), or even form reversed curves.
Studies show that a straightened or reversed curve weakens the deep muscles of the neck, becausec these muscles are forced to hold the spine in an anatomically ill-suited posture (Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 1998;44:210). And, weakened muscles bolster the risk of injury and pain. In addition, a flawed cervical curve disrupts the neck’s biomechanics (the way joints, muscles and bones move together). Altered spinal biomechanics are associated with an increased likelihood of osteoarthritis
another painful malady.
Are Adjustments the Answer to Neck Pain?
How does chiropractic care alleviate neck pain? Drs. Jarboe corrects areas in the spine where movement is restricted or bones (vertebrae) are misaligned. Not surprisingly, these dysfunctional segments, called vertebral subluxations, are often detected in the spines of patients with straightened or reversed cervical curves.
Drs. Jarboe corrects vertebral subluxations with gentle maneuvers called chiropractic adjustments. Research shows that these specialized maneuvers restore motion and alignment to the spine, in turn warding off the disorders associated with vertebral subluxations, including neck pain.
One study enrolled 119 patients with neck or back pain. Standard measurement tools were used to evaluate the subjects for pain and disability. The patients underwent chiropractic care, including receiving chiropractic adjustments. Subjects visited their chiropractors an average of 12 times over a 4-week period.
Findings revealed an average 54% drop in pain and a 49% drop in disability among subjects with neck pain. “Patients attending a private chiropractic clinic for treatment of mechanical neck pain or low-back discomfort had statistically significant reductions ,in their pain-related disability after treatment,” concluded the study’s authors. “These results indicate that chiropractic manipulation [adjustment] is beneficial for the treatment of mechanical neck pain and LBP (Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics 2000;23:307-11).
Besides wHoring the neck’s natural curve, resei\rch suggests that adjustments to the spine also quell another necK ache instigator: muscle tension (Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics 1999;22: 14953).
Beyond Pain Killers
The chiropractic approach to ending neck pain is a revolutionary one, because it seeks to correct the underlying cause of the disorder, rather than masking symptoms with drugs. That’s why chiropractic may be more effective than painkillers for longterm neck pain prevention.
One scientificostudy compared chiropractic adjustments to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAII;:>s) like Advil@, Motrin@ and Or!idis@. The report concluded that; “The best evidence indicates that cervical manipulation [chiropraCtic adjustment] for neck pain is much safer than the use of NSAIDs, by as much as a factor of several hundred times. There is no evidence that indicates NSAID use is any more effective than cervical manipulation for neck pain” (Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics 1996;18:530-6).
Another study compared the effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments, NSAIDs and acupuncture. As part’of the analysis, 77 patients with neck or back pain underwent one of the three treatments. After one month, only chiropractic recipients experienced significant improvement. Specifically, neck pain patients reported a 25% reduction in disability and a 33% reduction in pain (Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics 1999;22:376-81).
A Comprehensive Approach
In addition to chiropractic adjustments, doctors of chiropractic often use other all-natural approaches to keep neck pain at bay Theseadjunctive therapies include ergonomic suggestions, postural training, physiotherapy, heat and/or cold, specific exercise programs, nutritiopal supplements and dietary modifications.
Psychological factors may also inflil:o ence an individual’s risk of neck discomfort. For instance, studies show that a patient’s attitude about their work predics their odds of developing neck pain. Specifically, individuals who feel that they lack control in their work environment have a significantly elevated risk of neck ache (The Back Letter – 2000;15:25). Additional research indicates that stress, depression and anxiety also up the risk of neck disability. That’s why chiropractors stress the importance of mental wellbeing, and may recommend psychological counseling or stress-reduction programs such as biofeedback, yoga, T’ai Chi and meditation.
Make the Connection
Why is it essential to seek chiropractic care at the first sign of pain or stiffness? Because neck problems are often the initial manifestation of a chronic spinal disorder.
The spine works as a unit, not isolated segments, That’s why misalignments in the neck may eventually spawn biomechanical dysfunction in the mid-back, low-back and hips. In addition, stressed muscles in the neck region may trigger upper-back and shoulder disorders. And, nerves from the spinal cord that exit between cervical vertebrae can become compressed by neck dysfunction resulting in shoulder, arm and hand conditions.
Be proactive – get to the root of your spinal problem before it has a chance to spread. Schedule an appointment for a chiropractic evaluation today!
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