What is it called when your neck is straight instead of curved?

If you have military neck, also called cervical kyphosis, your neck has lost some of its normal curvature. This makes your neck abnormally straight, which can cause your head to tilt forward.

What causes straightening of the neck?

One of the more common causes of straightening of the normal cervical lordosis is car crashes where the neck ligaments are damaged. Other causes are more insidious, like looking down all the time to interact with a cell phone, tightness in the chest wall, and psoas muscle from sitting too much or just getting older.

What does straightening of cervical spine mean?

Straightening of the cervical spine means that you have lost the good curve or the lordosis of the cervical spine. As far as it being caused by muscle spasms, I don’t know if you were in a car accident or something that would have caused the muscles to be in spasm. It does not mean that you have scoliosis.

What does there is straightening of the normal cervical lordosis mean?

A straightening of the cervical lordosis impacts the biomechanics of the entire spine; it makes it vulnerable to injury, impairs its ability to support the weight of the head, places added pressure on the spinal discs (speeding up disc degeneration), and can cause adverse muscle and joint tension.

Can a chiropractor fix a straight neck?

Upper Cervical Chiropractic and Straight Neck Syndrome Get to the root cause of this health issue – straight neck syndrome – through upper cervical chiropractic care. An upper cervical chiropractic procedure helps restore normal nervous system function by accurately correcting misalignments in the upper cervical spine.

Is having a straight neck serious?

When the neck becomes straight also known as ‘flat neck’ or ‘military neck’ then serious issues can evolve such as spinal compression and degeneration. It would also influence your load-carrying capacity and the increased stress may cause abnormal curves to develop.

Can neck curve be restored?

Physical therapy can be an effective treatment option to restore the natural curve in the neck. Treatments options include neutral spinal alignment, range of motion, strengthening exercises, trigger point injections, and muscle manipulation and activation.

How long does it take to get the curve back in your neck?

In general, if you are just starting out, use the lower version first and progress to the taller size in 3 to 6 months. For correcting the curve, begin lying on the wedge using the cutout under your neck. Use on the floor or when lying in bed, the wedge can help restore the natural spinal position.

Is cervical lordosis a disability?

There are many neck problems that qualify for disability benefits. Among those neck problems that qualify for disability per the SSA guidelines are degenerative disc disease (DDD), herniated discs, arthritis, whiplash, cervical spondylolisthesis, cervical retrolistheses, pinched nerves, cervical lordosis, and cancer.

How do you restore lordosis in your neck?

Is straight neck serious?

A standard neck posture shows a reversed C-shaped curve of the neck, which allows for the proper balancing of the head over your shoulders. The straight neck syndrome is a postural distortion that can lead to a surge of musculoskeletal issues throughout the body.

Do chiropractors take X-rays?

In most patients, the chiropractor is able to determine what is occurring in the musculoskeletal system without the use of imaging technology. X-rays are usually reserved for the more severe cases in which there may be a serious condition present, such as scoliosis, osteoporosis, spinal stenosis, or anything else.

Can a chiropractor help with back pain or neck pain?

If you are suffering from Back Pain or Neck Pain, or if you were involved in an accident that caused a spinal injury, the Chiropractors at Arrowhead Clinic can help with your recovery. The experienced Chiropractors at our clinic have been treating back pain, neck pain, and other musculoskeletal injury conditions in their patients for over 40 years.

What was your experience with the new chiropractor?

The new chiropractor was much rougher than my normal one. When he adjusted my neck, he was extremely aggressive and the adjustment itself was very painful, which is not normal for me. My neck was sore immediately after. When I got home that night, my neck pain began getting significantly worse and I developed a severe headache.

Can someone touch my neck for an adjustment?

No one should ever touch you neck for an adjustment or physical therapy unless your spine has been evaluated for stability by an expert. Breathing is controlled in part by the phrenic nerve which exits the spine around C3 and runs alongside the spine. Something that puts pressure on this nerve can cause breathing issues.