Comments for Check the Neck

Comment on What Does a Reversed Cervical Curve Look Like? by Andrea

Andrea — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:00:15 +0000

Hi Allie, I just received a posture pump to try and correct a reversed curve. How has yours been working?

Comment on A Natural Way to Prevent Sunburn by Barbara Smith

Barbara Smith — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:21:32 +0000

Wow, our company just introduced Astaxanthin as a new product at our Feb. conference. I have not tried it and did not realize that it could be an alternative or to be used in conjunction with sunscreen. I know it is a powerful antioxidant. Thanks for the information.

Comment on My Opinion on 6 Types of Sleeping Pillows by Audrey

Audrey — Mon, 07 May 2012 06:22:05 +0000

I am enjoying your blog & the info. Good job.

Comment on My Opinion on Mattress Toppers by Russell R. Berg D. C.

Russell R. Berg D. C. — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:58:57 +0000

I have owned a sleep number bed for the past 10 years with great success, but after applying a 4 inch memory foam mattress topper I have to admit my sleep just got even better. Sleeping with the correct posture has also made a big difference!

Comment on Tinnitus? Check the Neck! by Dr. Adam Tanase

Dr. Adam Tanase — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:32:54 +0000

I wouldn’t say the exercises caused your tinnitus, but it is possible that an upper neck misalignment was created or made worse by the accident… Then the exercises you performed simply could have exaggerated the symptoms.

It’s definitely worth looking into if you can find an Upper Cervical practitioner nearby.

Comment on Tinnitus? Check the Neck! by steve michelman

steve michelman — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:20:42 +0000

interesting. after i did neck exercises following mild whiplash my tinnitus gone through the roof. my doctor says there is no connection but i disagree. would value your opinion

Comment on How’s Your Pillow Posture? by Barbara

Barbara — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:21:11 +0000

I’m so grateful to you for the post.I was troubled with my neckpain for weeks and was looking out for a pain-free and effective method for adapting a correct posture and improve my muscle tone.I like to sleep with comfortable pillows, so I generally use 2-3, but I discovered that, that is the reason for the pain in my neck, so I reduced them to one, it was uncomfortable for few days but there was a quick fall in my neck pain.I use the firm low-loft pillow like the one you recommended. Great post! My warm regards to you.

Comment on Can Chiropractors Adjust Too Much? by Kim

Kim — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:42:54 +0000

Im sorry I meant Im now getting concerned about the popping noises in my neck.

Comment on Can Chiropractors Adjust Too Much? by Kim

Kim — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:41:44 +0000

I have been going to a chiropractor for almost a year now. I was going twice a week at first then once a week, then once a month. I was doing better but not fully healed I have to admit I wasn’t doing the exercises at home either. My left arm has been weak for a while now. Im not getting concerned about the popping noises in my neck. I know I am small framed and don’t have a lot of muscle. I stay stressed a lot the time so I know my muscles are tense They use whats called the pro adjuster on me. I aggravated my neck and back again doing yoga. My question is can chiropractic machines cause weaker muscles and cause a hyper mobile neck or is it possible that my neck is just tense? My neck sometimes pops when I breath. One thing that helps ease the pain is they say I have a rib bone that comes up in between my neck and shoulder. They use the pro adjuster to push it back down. It feels so much better when they do that.

Comment on Can Chiropractors Adjust Too Much? by Dr. Adam Tanase

Dr. Adam Tanase — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 04:44:07 +0000

Emma, the recommendations you’ve been given are fairly common in conventional (full spine) chiropractic offices.

The amount of time you spend in the office isn’t nearly as important as the doctor’s ability to show you measurable progress. In other words, I’d rather spend 1-minute with a doctor who I know is helping me than 1-hour with one who isn’t.

If your doctor can demonstrate objective improvement through re-evaluations and/or x-rays, then it’s legitimate. But if you’ve gone that many times and he can’t show you any improvements (and you’re not feeling any better), then there’s no shame in shifting gears and consulting with someone else.

I recommend arranging a time to meet with your chiropractor when he can spend more time with you and discuss your concerns. It might be at the end of the day, or during a time that’s not designated for adjusting patients. Ask him to review his care plan with you, and re-explain the direction he’s headed. If he has seen you that many times over 12 weeks he should have definitely performed a progress exam by now, or in the very near future.

If you’d like some assistance finding someone new, email me and I’ll see what I can find.