Neck Pain - the Good News and the Bad!

"The 3 Essential Neck Pain Issues"

Neck pain can be a debilitating condition. Why is any neck issue less tolerated than lower back pain?

Read on to find out why your pain in the neck occurs, why it is seems worse than it is and the first essential step you must follow if you want to end your neck pain long term.

The pain in your neck can be a severe and debilitating condition. The pain can feel many times worse than other back pain issues. It is a type of pain that can make you feel 'very ill' and can literally be a real 'pain in the neck'.

Your pain is treatable and will disappear. Do not worry, the severity of your pain does not necessarily mean the actual problem is too bad.

Why is your neck so bad...

The Bad News on Neck Pain is...

The reason is simple. The joints in the neck are smaller than your low back. The muscles are more refined. The big reason why pain is worse is this - you use your neck for most activities in your day.

As a result, the muscles and joints involved are irritated frequently. Most of your daily actions are automatic. Try turning to see someone call your name - notice how you usually use your entire neck. Trying to talk, turn your head, lean over a bench or work at your desk - are all irritating and aggravating events for your neck stiffness and pain. These are just your usual day to day activities.

The problem I face day to day when treating countless others like you with neck problems is this. It is almost impossible to rest your neck. Even with neck pillows (which are not always the best to use), rest is still very difficult.

And without resting the area of your neck in pain, healing is actually slower. So there is a dilemma as to what you can do to make your life easier.

And the Good News ...

Although your pain feels severe, the actual cause is no worse than for lower back pain. However as neck problems cause you to feel nauseous, have shoulder pains, headaches, or unable to use your arms properly - the pain appears a lot worse.

The causes of neck ache are complex. For no other reason is that there are literally numerous causes. Most are nothing to worry about, whereas others are very severe and need urgent attention.

But no matter what the cause, neck stiffness and pain is fixed easily and usually quickly - if you deal with it as soon as possible. Whether you are suffering from just a 'stiff neck' or you are having neck and shoulder pain, pain can disappear quickly.

The ideal treatment requires a holistic approach though. Your pain is a result of tighter joints, muscle spasm, and weak muscles. There is also referred pain and stress that can create your neck to suddenly become painful. You may suffer neck and back pain at the same time - so you need to address both at the same time.

The First Step In Neck Pain Relief

To have long-term neck relief you must remove ALL the causes. The muscle imbalances, joint imbalances and even your pelvic imbalances. Why?

If your pelvis is out of balance, your spine will twist and your neck comes under tension also. Too many people only target the site of pain, which is why so much neck pain remains.

Unless you remove all the causes, neck ache will only ease temporarily. You must look at your entire spine and not just your neck.

The first step is finding the distortion patterns that occur in your spine. These patterns will twist and distort the whole spine including your neck. Once you identify these patterns you can then target the areas causing your pain.

The biggest mistake people make with neck pain is trying to fix it without knowing the where these patterns are. Generic stretches and techniques will only give you temporary relief. You are less likely to remove pain long-term.

Just click the link below to download a FREE eBook that teaches you how to detect these patterns. There are also some simple techniques to help ease your neck pain now.