Veterans Get Relief From Neck Pain
by Francis Jo Perl
While the average person may experience pain in his or her neck, certain populations have more exposure to causes of this discomfort. Those who have served in the United States military are particularly vulnerable to injuries that contribute to neck pain. Chiropractic Doctors are the health care professionals that military veterans of the United States turn to for manipulation of the cervical spine and neck vertebrae that can provide quick and long-term relief.
Pain focused on the neck can be caused by an unavoidable injury such as a whiplash-type injury arising from an automobile or aircraft accident. Military service personnel spend much of their time in these vehicles and when traveling through high-risk areas, an accident may occur. Though precious lives may not be lost, the individuals involved may suffer injuries including those that cause pain in the neck area. In addition to whiplash, resulting spinal misalignment and cervical spine subluxations may be contributing factors.
Many service people of the military spend years lifting heavy, bulky, awkward items and if done improperly, can result in pain. Those working at desk and office jobs remaining sedentary for extended periods, may cradle telephones on their shoulders, or have ergonomically incorrect workstations resulting in onset of pain in their necks. We are well aware that service personnel are known for their excellent posture while on duty but at other times, they may exhibit poor posture that leads to pain in the neck area. Even excessive repetitive neck motions caused by repeated routines or poor sleeping positions can make pain flare up.
If behaviors are not corrected and treatment is not rendered, the condition may worsen. Many veterans find themselves with pain years after they have retired from active service. Failure to completely rehabilitate from a military service injury can cause a lifetime of pain. The mere change from an active military lifestyle to the physical inactivity can cause pain to develop in the neck area.
Veterans may not be conscientious with the nutritional quality of their diets because they want to enjoy foods that were not available in the military. Improper dietary choices can have many consequences including physical bodily pain. Since it may not be apparent, mental stress is a commonly overlooked cause of pain of the neck. Stress manifests itself physically and pain in the body is a common symptom. Those suffering pain may not associate it with the mental stress years of service to the military, which may have involved traumatic experiences
A research study titled "Chiropractic Management for Veterans with Neck Pain," published in the October 2011 issue of the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, noted U.S. military veterans who averaged 50 years of age and received manipulative therapy for neck pain experienced a significant improvement. Veterans who are suffering from this type of pain should consider discussing their condition and potential causes with a doctor of chiropractic.
Admittedly, though it is very difficult to totally prevent neck pain during military service, military and non-military treatment options are available during both active duty and as a veteran. There does not have to be a reason for suffering with the physical consequences of a military lifestyle when inexpensive, non-invasive treatment is available. Chiropractic care offers veterans the opportunity to experience quick relief and learn how to correct improper lifestyle habits.
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Title: Veterans Get Relief From Neck Pain
Author: Francis Jo Perl
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Keywords: neck pain, chiropractic,chiropractor,chiropractic care,military veterans,health,alternative health,healthy living,fitness,pain management
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Category: Alternative Medicine
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