What causes chronic neck stiffness? Reasons why it's hard to cure and how chiropractic treatment can help | Chiropractic in Hashimoto and Sagamihara
Q: Why does neck stiffness become chronic?
A: This is because poor posture, uneven muscle use, and autonomic nervous system dysfunction all combine to constantly put strain on the neck.
Chronic neck stiffness is caused by poor posture and autonomic nervous system imbalances. A chiropractor in Hashimoto/Sagamihara explains why it's so difficult to treat and how chiropractic treatment can help.
Introduction
"Even if you massage it, it goes back to normal quickly."
"My neck always feels heavy."
Are you suffering from chronic neck stiffness like this?
If you feel better temporarily but then quickly return to your original state,
That's a sign that the cause hasn't been resolved .
In Hashimoto and Sagamihara, many people who have suffered from neck stiffness for many years...
I have problems "other than my neck."
Main causes of chronic neck stiffness
① Poor posture (smartphone neck, hunched back)
Prolonged use of smartphones and desk work can lead to...
This posture involves leaning your head forward.
In this state, the neck muscles are constantly being pulled.
Because the tension persists, the stiffness becomes chronic.
② Poor movement of the shoulder blades
When the shoulder blades become stiff, the neck muscles compensate by working overtime.
The burden that should be distributed is concentrated on the neck.
This can lead to chronic stiffness.
③ Stiffness of the back and chest
When you slouch, your chest muscles contract.
Your neck will be pulled forward.
This causes constant tension in the back of the neck.
④ Shallow breathing (stiffness of the diaphragm)
When breathing is shallow, you start to compensate by using your neck and shoulders.
As a result, the neck muscles are unable to rest.
It becomes harder to relieve stiffness.
⑤ Disruption of the autonomic nervous system
When the sympathetic nervous system becomes dominant due to stress or fatigue,
Muscles are constantly in a state of tension.
This is a major cause of chronic neck stiffness.
Characteristics of people with chronic conditions
- I have a headache and eye strain.
- My neck feels heavy this morning.
- I also have severe shoulder stiffness.
- Shallow breathing
- I can't shake off my fatigue even after sleeping.
If you have these symptoms, it's highly likely that it's a problem affecting your entire body .
What will happen if we leave it alone?
For chronic neck stiffness 👇
- Headache and dizziness
- Disruption of the autonomic nervous system
- Poor sleep quality
- decreased concentration
This can lead to problems like these.
Chiropractic treatment approaches to improvement
We do not offer treatments that focus solely on the neck.
We address the root cause by treating the entire body.
① Posture improvement (hunchback, smartphone neck)
→ Reduces strain on the neck
② Improvement of scapular range of motion
→ Distribute the burden
③ Chest and back adjustment
→ Towards correct posture
④ Improved breathing (diaphragm)
→ Regulate the autonomic nervous system
Common changes in reality
- The heaviness in my neck is gone.
- My headaches have decreased.
- My breathing deepened
- My sleep quality has improved.
summary
What causes chronic neck stiffness?
It's not just a problem with the neck, but an imbalance in the entire body .
If you are suffering from chronic neck stiffness in Hashimoto or Sagamihara,
I highly recommend trying a chiropractic treatment to address the root cause of your problem.
