Neck pain is a common issue that results in limited mobility and fear avoidance behavior. This altered kinematic pattern can lead to dysafferentation and sensorimotor issues.
Proprioceptive afferentation is considered a primary component of sensorimotor control. The abundance of mechanoreceptors in the cervical musculature provide neurophysiological input. This input is critical for optimal connections between the vestibular, visual, and central nervous systems.
Improving posture and head position can affect the afferentation process, which can decrease pain, decrease disability, and improve sensorimotor control. While posture is a dynamic balance of static position, strength, and flexibility, there is no question that improving segmental biomechanics can help people overcome many of the issues which lead to neck pain.
Our practice provides a thorough orthopedic, neurological, and movement-based evaluation of each patient to provide a complete treatment plan that can improve the structure and function of their spine.
“Neck pain is among the most common musculoskeletal disorders requiring intervention, with an annual prevalence ranging from 30% to 50%.”
“…altered cervical lordosis and forward head translation cause both a reduce range of movement and an altered segmental cervical spine kinematic pattern.”
“Restoration of cervical sagittal alignment in the athletic population had a direct influence on pain, disability, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, and sensorimotor control.”
We believe patients have better outcomes when
their health professionals work together.
