Neck Pain Care in Winter Springs & Oviedo
Lasting Solutions for Neck Pain
Neck pain can make everyday activities challenging and uncomfortable. Mojica Chiropractic Care offers targeted care that addresses both the symptoms and underlying causes of your issue, helping you regain mobility and comfort.
What to Expect
Primary Causes of Your Discomfort
Poor posture, particularly when working at computers or sleeping, ranks among the leading causes of cervical pain. When sitting at a computer, proper positioning is crucial. Your screen should be at eye level, allowing you to look straight ahead without tilting your head up or down.
Stress and tension also contribute significantly to the problem. Muscles and joints stiffen as a protective mechanism when your body enters a fight-or-flight response due to stress. This stiffening restricts movement, preventing the natural flushing of joint inflammation and creating a cycle of tension, inflammation, and pain.
Proper Sleep Positioning
Sleep posture plays a vital role in neck health. The relationship between your mattress and pillow determines proper neck support. With a firm mattress, use a thicker pillow to fill the gap between your neck and shoulder when sleeping on your side. Choose a thinner pillow for softer mattresses as your body naturally sinks deeper.
Contrary to common belief, stomach sleeping isn’t necessarily harmful if done without a pillow or arms under your neck. Back and side sleeping positions are equally acceptable with proper support.
Our Specific Approach to Cervical Pain
Using advanced INSiGHT™ scanning technology, we measure stress levels, muscle tone, and inflammation. These findings guide our treatment approach, allowing us to address your specific needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution.
Our adjustments target not only the neck itself but also address related areas, like the vagus nerve to help manage stress responses, that may contribute to neck problems. This complete approach produces more effective and lasting results.
Pregnancy and New Parent Considerations
Neck pain is common during pregnancy due to hormonal changes, postural shifts, and the added strain of carrying extra weight. Gentle chiropractic care can help alleviate discomfort by improving spinal alignment and relieving muscle tension.
For new parents, the physical demands don’t stop after pregnancy. Carrying babies (and their gear!) often creates strain in this area. We provide practical guidance on properly distributing weight when carrying car seats and baby bags. Ideally, using a backpack-style diaper bag distributes weight evenly across both shoulders, reducing strain on your neck and back.
Most patients experience improvement after their first visit, with treatment duration varying based on individual factors.
Schedule an Appointment
Contact Dr. Liz at Mojica Chiropractic Care today to address your pain and learn personalized strategies for long-term cervical health.
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