SOMA Living March 2023

FROM THE DOCTOR

CAUSES OF NECK PAIN

Your neck has a 24/7 job, and that takes a toll over the course of your life. Here are some of the causes for this type of pain: • Unusual Sleep Position: A “crick” in your neck, that often comes from sleeping in a position that put strain on your neck. • Neck Strain: If you do something unusual, like look up at the sky for an extended period or balance something heavy across your shoulders. • Text Neck Syndrome: Too many hours hunched over your smartphone, computer, or work bench can strain those muscles and tendons. • Stinger: Neck injuries caused by impact. Burning pain runs from the base of the skull to the shoulder. • Whiplash: This can happen after a blunt force hits you from behind, forcing your head to suddenly lean forward and then back again, like a whip. • Degenerative Disk Disease: As you age, the disks between your vertebrae can get dry and tear, split, and form scar tissue which causes pain and can lead to arthritis. • Herniated disk, spinal stenosis, and bone spurs also lead to neck pain. Regardless of the cause, a physician offers the proper assessment with a comprehensive history, examination, and appropriate imaging (if necessary). Once complete, your doctor will implement a course of action and treatment plan with re-evaluations to chart progress for realistic outcomes.

Meet the Natural Pain Relievers at South Orange Chiropractic Center Moving people from pain to wellness. Dr. Stephen Levine • Dr. Mark Roczey • Dr. Mark Sielski 60 First Street, South Orange, NJ 07079 973-761-0022 Go to SouthOrangeChiropractic.com to download our FREE E-book on Health and Wellness

We are excited to announce the merger of the CPA firms of Couto DeFranco, CPAs and Marco DeLuca, CPA.

Nelson Couto, CPA, CFP ® and Anthony DeFranco, CPA, CFP ® , MS (Taxation) — Partners; Couto DeFranco, P.A.

Marco DeLuca, CPA

Stephen Levine D.C. South Orange Chiropractic Center SouthOrangeChiropractic.com Phone: 973.761.0022

Offices in West Orange & Maplewood

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