The daily life of the average worker has changed immensely over the last one hundred years, and indeed someone from the early twentieth century would have trouble making sense of our routines. With this new way of living that does not rely on extensive physical labor, we now have to schedule time to go to the gym to effectively benefit our bodies in the least amount of time possible. Spending time hunched over our computers all day has created a new set of injuries that can be chronic, for example carpal tunnel syndrome that results from typing. Chronic neck pain can also be a consequence of our lives and when that happens, it may be time to make an appointment with Killeen Chiropractor.

There are multiple causes of chronic neck pain that can be related to bad posture, repetitive movements, and of course through accidents like a car crash.

Most of the neck pain that people feel is related to head aches in general or can be the consequence of torn and strained ligaments and muscles. These aches and pains can be treated with over the counter anti inflammatory pain medicine.

When neck pain is chronic, the cause can be much deeper, something like an injured disc or facet joint. Rehabilitating a chronic neck injury is something that Killeen Chiropractor can help you with by creating a multi-faceted individual approach as unique as your body.

Treatments that can be utilized include exercises in conjunction with direct spinal manipulation. The manipulation is a consequence of knowing how the muscles and ligaments work with your spine while in motion. Alignment work can also be done and all of these treatments have an affect on both your posture and the compression of your discs.

Occasional pain is actually quite normal and should not cause you to be alarmed right away. We sit for long periods of time with short bursts of activity and this has an effect on body that can result in small injuries that over time grow and become chronic. Taking over the counter pain medication or changing our work spaces to include proper monitor height and ergonomic chairs are some of the steps you can take to help your pain. If those measures do not work, then it may be time to go to Killeen Chiropractor.