Even though many people like to think of their necks as completely straight, your neck should have a healthy curve for the sake of your spinal health. In fact, a straight neck has been shown to cause headaches and migraines. If you’ve been having issues with neck pain or headaches, here are some tips that should help restore a healthy curve to your neck.
Mind Your Posture
The most important thing you can do for your overall spinal health is to be mindful of your posture at all times. When you sit at a desk, your shoulders should be square and your feet should be flat on the ground. Try to keep your shoulders back slightly. If you work at a computer, try to keep your monitor about three inches higher than your eye level.
Don’t Sleep on Your Stomach
While some people find sleeping on their stomach to be very comfortable, it is also very bad for your back. Sleeping on your stomach can cause your spinal curvature to change, which will affect your neck as well as the rest of your back.
Visit a Chiropractor
Finally, visiting a chiropractor can help restore the healthy curve in your back and improve your overall well-being. A chiropractor will perform an examination of your neck and perform an adjustment if necessary. This adjustment is completely painless and may, in fact, relieve any discomfort that you’ve been having. Make sure to follow their care plan if you want to improve the curve in your neck.
If you’ve been experiencing neck pain or severe headaches, an unhealthy curve in your neck could be to blame. Contact Dr. Shane Silver to schedule an appointment or a consultation. Dr. Silver and his staff will be more than happy to provide you with the service and advice that you need to get rid of a pain in the neck.
