Do you spend more than an hour daily in front of your mobile phone or digital devices? Do you work in front of a computer? Do you drive around for more than hour a day? Chances are you may have upper crossed syndrome.
Our usage of digital devices today places an immense amount of stress on our cervical(neck) segment of the spine. Check out this video here illustrating the amount of pressure exerted on our cervical spine with each degree of slouching(flexion) that occurs at our neck.
Upper cross syndrome occurs when muscles at the front of the chest and neck overpower muscles at the back. The muscle groups that commonly tighten up are the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, suboccipitals and pectoral muscle. Conversely, muscles that weaken are the deep neck flexors (longus capitis, longus colli), rhomboid and lower trapezius.
The resultant muscular imbalance exerts an immense amount of stress on the lower section of the neck, upper back and shoulder complex, thus increasing the wear and tear on the structures and elevating the risk of injury.
A person with upper cross syndrome may experience the folowings:
•Postural changes. Forward head carriage, hunched upper back and rounded shoulder.
• Neck pain
•Numbness in arms due to nerve pain. Read more about it here.
• Shoulder blade/ mid back pain.
•Rotator cuff weakness
•Shoulder pain.
•Headache
Chiropractic treatments have been well documented to manage upper cross syndrome in a drug-free and effective manner. The initial phase of treatment would focus on restoring proper biomechanical function of the surrounding joints and musculatures. Treatments would usually involve joint manipulation/mobilisation, trigger point therapy, home stretches and kinesiotaping. The patients would then be gradually exposed to an exercise program aimed at strengthening the region and restoring the posture.
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms above, please do not hesitate to come in for an examination at Spearwood Chiropractic. Call us on 0481342837 to make an appointment.
Spearwood Chiropractic utilises a unique combination of chiropractic and soft tissue therapy to deliver fast, effective and long lasting results for joints and muscular issues for all ages.
Our chiropractor, Dr Jackson Yee has a vast range of experience in managing muscular and joints disorders. With a particular passion for sports, Jackson has served as sport trainer at Jandakot Jets Football Club, Southern Lions Rugby Union Football Club, Fremantle Croatia Football Club and Lynwood United Football Club. Some services we offer are manipulative therapy, soft tissue therapy (dry needling/ acupuncture, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy), exercise therapy, nutritional advice, biomechanical and ergonomic education, kinesiotaping and bulk billed x-ray referrals (if required).
Some common conditions our chiropractor treats are low back pain, neck pain, headache, sporting injuries, postural issues, nerve entrapment, sciatica, jaw pain, shoulder pain, wrist pain, elbow pain, hip pain, knee pain, ankle pain and foot pain.
Private health insurance rebates are available at Spearwood Chiropractic. The amount of coverage varies so please refer to your insurer for your level of rebate.
Located at 26 Sphinx Way Bibra Lake, Spearwood Chiropractic also services the surrounding suburbs of Coogee, Fremantle, Hamilton Hill, Beeliar, Success, Hammond Park, Aubin Grove, Bibra Lake, South Lake, Cockburn Central, Munster and Yangebup. To book an appointment, call us now on 0481342837 or enquire further on www.spearwoodchiropractic.com.au
The resultant muscular imbalance exerts an immense amount of stress on the lower section of the neck, upper back and shoulder complex, thus increasing the wear and tear on the structures and elevating the risk of injury.
A person with upper cross syndrome may experience the folowings:
•Postural changes. Forward head carriage, hunched upper back and rounded shoulder.
• Neck pain
•Numbness in arms due to nerve pain. Read more about it here.
• Shoulder blade/ mid back pain.
•Rotator cuff weakness
•Shoulder pain.
•Headache
Chiropractic treatments have been well documented to manage upper cross syndrome in a drug-free and effective manner. The initial phase of treatment would focus on restoring proper biomechanical function of the surrounding joints and musculatures. Treatments would usually involve joint manipulation/mobilisation, trigger point therapy, home stretches and kinesiotaping. The patients would then be gradually exposed to an exercise program aimed at strengthening the region and restoring the posture.
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms above, please do not hesitate to come in for an examination at Spearwood Chiropractic. Call us on 0481342837 to make an appointment.
Spearwood Chiropractic utilises a unique combination of chiropractic and soft tissue therapy to deliver fast, effective and long lasting results for joints and muscular issues for all ages.
Our chiropractor, Dr Jackson Yee has a vast range of experience in managing muscular and joints disorders. With a particular passion for sports, Jackson has served as sport trainer at Jandakot Jets Football Club, Southern Lions Rugby Union Football Club, Fremantle Croatia Football Club and Lynwood United Football Club. Some services we offer are manipulative therapy, soft tissue therapy (dry needling/ acupuncture, deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy), exercise therapy, nutritional advice, biomechanical and ergonomic education, kinesiotaping and bulk billed x-ray referrals (if required).
Some common conditions our chiropractor treats are low back pain, neck pain, headache, sporting injuries, postural issues, nerve entrapment, sciatica, jaw pain, shoulder pain, wrist pain, elbow pain, hip pain, knee pain, ankle pain and foot pain.
Private health insurance rebates are available at Spearwood Chiropractic. The amount of coverage varies so please refer to your insurer for your level of rebate.
Located at 26 Sphinx Way Bibra Lake, Spearwood Chiropractic also services the surrounding suburbs of Coogee, Fremantle, Hamilton Hill, Beeliar, Success, Hammond Park, Aubin Grove, Bibra Lake, South Lake, Cockburn Central, Munster and Yangebup. To book an appointment, call us now on 0481342837 or enquire further on www.spearwoodchiropractic.com.au
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