 The most common causes of whiplash are injuries that arise from motor vehicle accidents (MVA). So you’re stopped at a red light, waiting for the light to turn green and suddenly you hear the screech of tires followed by a sudden jolt as the car from behind collides into the back of your vehicle. Even if you see the inevitable collision prior to the impact, the sudden jolt occurs so fast that you really don’t have a chance to brace and you feel yourself being forced back into the seat and headrest followed by a rebound forward.
 A new study, just published in Spine Journal, reports on an investigation of the muscles on the back of the neck and their relationship to cervicogenic headaches (headaches caused by misalignment and stress in the neck).
This got me thinking of a problem I see in over 50% of patients that come to my office: Forward head posture. This position (see picture) puts the neck in an extended position, which puts a tremendous amount of pressure on the nerves that go to the muscles in the back of neck, right under the skull.  Stretch Frequently
If you spend a lot of time at work hunched in front of a computer, take a break every 30 minutes to stretch. Try rotating your neck and arms through a complete range of motion several times. It is also important to take breaks to get your eyes off the computer screen. Eyestrain is one of the leading causes of headaches. Exercise Low-impact exercises may help relieve the pain associated with primary headaches. |  ArchivesMay 2012 CategoriesAll |
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