Do you suffer from headaches? Find out how a chiropractor in Mataró can identify and treat the cause through chiropractic adjustments.
Did you know that... a headache can be a symptom of a problem in your cervical spine?
The cervical spine, that is, the upper part of the seven vertebrae, must surely rank among the least appreciated and most vital parts of our body. Its 37 separate joints allow the head and neck to move over the torso while still obeying constant commands from the senses and reflex mechanisms.
Look at it this way: the cervical spine faithfully supports our heavy heads for 14 to 16 hours per day. This is not easy. First of all, the head is far from evenly balanced at the top of our spine.
In fact, it is tilted forward; without the cervical muscles, it would fall on our chest.
Second, the weight of the head can become unbearable over time. (If you want a clearer picture, try this experiment: hold a bowling ball with your elbow on a table for as long as you can. Few people can hold this for more than an hour.).
That means that the cervical spine is a vital part of almost all of our daily activities, such as talking, gesturing, sitting, standing, lying down, breathing and many more. Most of what our head does is done by the cervical spine.
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That is why many of the injuries in this area are so severe, often resulting in paralysis or death.
For example, hitting your head on the bottom of the pool or playing sports can compress the cervical spine against the shoulder and cause serious injury. Even everyday headaches often involve the cervical spine.
And that's why you'll be glad to know that doctors of chiropractic have led the way in recognizing the uniqueness of the cervical spine, even from the rest of the spinal column, and care for it accordingly.
Prevention in our children is very important, and we must not forget that they should also have check-ups to avoid a headache.
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