West Valley Family Clinic Blog

Several studies have linked abnormal curvature of the neck to chronic headache pain. As I have discussed in the passed, the neck should have a forward curve to it. This curve actually forms in the womb, at about 9.5 weeks. Therefore, it should be present throughout life, and the only thing that can cause it to not be present is trauma. This trauma can occur at birth. Studies done on computerized mannequins showed that the average amount of pressure applied to the baby’s neck during delivery was 120Lbs. This can cause trauma to the spine. Abnormal curvature of the neck, can leed to degenerative changes in the spine. People with chronic headaches, should have their spine checked by a chiropractor who uses X-ray, as this is the only way to properly diagnose an abnormal curvature of the neck, and a chiropractor is the only doctor properly trained to treat this condition. If you have any questions, feel free to write to me @ drmarksnow@westvalleyfamilyclinic.com.