Whether your neck pain stems from an accident, a sports injury, or muscle strain, it can really be a pain in the neck. Pain in the neck often manifests as a stiff feeling, making moving your head difficult. Neck problems are also linked to tingling, weakness, or numbness in your arms and hands.

These uncomfortable symptoms are quite common. According to Harvard Medical School, 70% of people experience neck pain at some point. The good news is that pain in the neck responds well to chiropractic treatments, such as those offered by Dr. Ron Fried's Rochester chiropractic practice.

Why is Neck Pain So Common?

The human heads weighs about 11 pounds, weight that your neck supports and turns every day. Years of normal use -- as well as over- or misuse - can lead to pain in the neck and related symptoms, such as headache and TMJ pain.

Poor posture also contributes to neck pain. The neck is most comfortable in a neutral position; however, many of us spend hours hunching in front of computers or bending over desks, all positions that lead to strain and pain. Any activity that moves the neck out of neutral for extended periods of time -- like reading in bed -- exacerbate neck pain.

The way you sleep may aggravate pain in your neck. If your pillow is angled too high or too low, your neck moves out of neutral and into awkward angles. Stomach-sleeping places stress on the neck, as do too-hard pillows and non-supportive pillows and mattresses.

Accidents and falls can cause neck and spine trauma, resulting in whiplash, vertebral fractures and other injuries. Medical conditions such as fibromyalgia, cervical arthritis, ruptured discs and spinal fractures can also contribute to neck pain.

Rochester Hills Chiropractor Treats Neck Pain

Chiropractic care and massage prevent, ease and relieve neck pain -- along with associated symptoms like headaches and TMJ pain. For 22 years, Rochester chiropractor Dr. Ron Fried has been relieving neck pain. Our chiropractic care center in Rochester Hills offers health and wellness services that vanquish neck pain and get you back in the game.

Have you recently suffered from neck pain? What caused it and how did you find relief?