Many people live with chronic pain, dismissing it as a normal part of life. A common comment I hear is, “Oh, you know… I get the normal amount of headaches, just a couple per week.” My immediate thought is WOW! Experiencing several headaches per week is far from normal.
Pain isn’t something anyone should experience regularly; it’s a warning sign indicating that something is wrong or malfunctioning in the body.
Understanding Pain
Most pain is interpreted by a cluster of cells at the base of the skull. This area of the brain receives information from the affected area and registers it as pain.
Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting longer than six months. Astonishingly, 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. It can range from mild to severe and may be accompanied by:
- Fatigue
- Poor sleep quality
- Depression
- Changes in mood
Causes of Chronic Pain
Pain can often result from a past injury or accident, sometimes not appearing until months or years later. If you’ve had a whiplash injury, concussion, or other injury to the neck or spine, it’s possible you’ve suffered an undetected injury to your upper neck.
A misalignment in the upper cervical spine (neck) can affect the brainstem and nervous system, leading to pain and dysfunction in the body.
Find Relief with Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care
An evaluation by an upper cervical chiropractor can help determine if a neck misalignment is contributing to your chronic pain. The goal of upper cervical care is to correct spinal misalignment and restore normal function to the brainstem and nervous system, addressing the root cause of pain rather than just treating symptoms.
Schedule Your Consultation
Take the first step towards relief by scheduling a consultation with Revive Upper Cervical Chiropractic. Call us at 724-772-7060, or click here to schedule an appointment.
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If you are in or around the Cranberry Township area and are looking for an opinion regarding your stress. In that case, you can visit Revive Upper Cervical Chiropractic. Our practice is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm; and on Fridays between 9 am to 12 noon.
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