Common Symptoms Associated with Neck Pain

Neck pain can vary in range from mild stiffness to excruciating pain that limits movement and activity. While neck pain may sometimes go away on its own after a day or two, many suffer from chronic neck problems. When neck pain includes other symptoms, it is an indication that an underlying problem needs to be corrected. What symptoms are commonly associated with neck pain and how can the pain be relieved naturally?

Neck Pain Symptoms

​Here are some of the problems that come along with chronic neck pain:

• Stiffness – It can be difficult to move the head, particularly turning to the side.
• Shoulder/Arm Pain – Pain may radiate into one or both arms.
• Headaches/Migraines – Headaches and migraines are commonly associated with neck pain.
• Numbness in Fingers – This can present as numbness, weakness, or tingling and make it difficult to grasp and lift.

In many cases neck pain symptoms gradually present over time. This is a common result of a chronic  neck problem that will also frequently results in degenerative changes throughout the neck and lower spine as well.  At other times, symptoms start acutely.  This usually indicates an injury has occurred. 

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Neck Pain Symptoms and Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care

Upper cervical chiropractic care is a specific and gentle form of chiropractic that focuses on the atlas (C1) vertebra. This form of chiropractic is very effective when it comes to neck pain because it has a global effect on the spine below to addresses symptoms that occur throughout the spine as a whole.  For example, an atlas misalignment is often the underlying factor in headaches, or vertigo. When the atlas is misaligned, the rest of the neck in virtually all cases will follow suit, and this can particularly affect the shoulders, arms, and fingers as that chain reaction reaches the lower neck vertebrae and continues on down the spine.  Also of note is the fact that many chronic neck pain sufferers also suffer from  lower back pain. 

Dr. Grayson Blom is a Boise, Idaho native that works with a nationwide group of Doctors expertly trained and specializing in the Upper Cervical procedure. Dr. Blom is also one of the few Doctors in the state of Idaho trained and certified in the Upper Cervical procedure. 

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About the Author

Dr. Dr. Grayson Blom, B.Sc., D.C., U.C.A., C.C.E.P

Upper Cervical Health Centers Boise

Before becoming an​ Upper Cervical Chiropractor, Dr. Blom graduated with honors from the Fountain Head of Chiropractic, Palmer College in Davenport, Iowa. He is an Idaho native returning home to serve the community he grew up in. Dr. Blom has also received a post graduate diplomate from the Upper Cervical Academy through Sherman College of Chiropractic and is also trained and certified in the Upper Cervical procedure through the KCUCS, Blair Upper Cervical Society, and in the Orthospinology procedure. He is one of only a few Doctors trained and certified in the Upper Cervical procedure in the State of Idaho.