Neck pain affects more than 50% of people at some point in their life, and ongoing neck pain is actually the 4th highest reason for disability in the world. It is highly incapacitating and can be experienced in a number of ways, from a sharp catch with certain movements to a dull ache that pulls into the shoulder.

It can also lead to headaches, pain in the shoulder or arm and even pins and needles in the hands. It is highly debilitating and can be experienced in a multitude of ways, from a dull ache through to a sharp stabbing feeling.

Does your neck and shoulders give you trouble sleeping, concentrating at work, or parking the car?

What if it didn’t have to be like this?

Neck pain is rapidly increasing in society today, in the last 10 years it’s occurrence has increased by more than 20%. It is one of the most common reasons for seeking chiropractic care.

Chiropractors have a special interest in the spine and nerves, being highly skilled at identifying the cause of neck pain. Neck and shoulder pain can be caused by a wide range of problems ranging from rotator cuff tears to compression of a nerve. It is imperative to identify the underlying cause, because pain here is not normal or healthy especially if it continues to return.