ストレートネックの予防と改善

「ストレートネック」という言葉を、最近耳にしませんか？ 主に肩こりの一番の原因でありますが、それ以外でも首の痛みや頭痛、眼精疲労、めまい、吐き気、そして時には顎関節症や変形性脊椎症などを引き起こす可能性があります。ストレートネックは近年急激に増えており、その原因がスマートフォンやパソコンの長時間の使い過ぎと言われています。

 

ストレートネックとは、頚椎のS字カーブ（前弯）がなくなり、頸椎が真っ直ぐになってしまう状態の事です。主な原因はスマートフォンやパソコンの使い過ぎ、座る時の姿勢、睡眠中の頭の位置などによる首への負担の蓄積によるものです。ストレートネックを放っておくと、肩コリ、頭痛、首の痛みなどの結果を生むことになります。また首のS字カーブがない事は、首へのクッションがないのと同じ事なので、頭の重心のストレスが常に首にかかっている状態になります。その結果、変形性脊椎症になる可能性も高まります。変形性脊椎症になると、しびれなどの症状も出てきます。近年は若年層の方にストレートネックが増加してきております。ストレートネックかどうかは、レントゲン検査を受ければすぐにわかります。

ストレートネックは予防が非常に重要です。もしなってしまったらなるべく早く改善しましょう。先ずは、一番重要な事は、長時間同じ姿勢をした後のケアです。パソコンやスマートフォンを数時間使うのであれば、最低１時間に１回は数分間の首のストレッチなどで負担を軽減させる事です。睡眠後に首の痛みを常に伴う方は、自分の首の形に合った枕を見つける事です。このように、首への負担を軽減させる積み重ねが重要になってきます。ストレートネックを元のS字カーブに戻すは簡単ではありませんが、しっかりした毎日のストレッチやカイロプラクテックのケアをしていけば、半年から1年でストレートネックは改善されていきます。

 

Professional Chiropractic Equipment

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Chiropractic Pain Management

Chiropractic Treatment

Non-invasive, Non-pharmacological Pain Management, Treatment for Radiculopathies (Nerve pain), Decreases Disease, Illness, Pains & Aches

Spinal Manipulation - Joints Issues

Shoulder – Frozen Shoulder/ Rotator Cuff Tear/ Impingement Syndrome, Elbow – Tennis Elbow/ Golf Elbow, Hip / Knee – Anterior Knee Pain/ Runner’s Knee/ Meniscus Injury/ Ligament Injury

Pain Management - Migraines & Headaches

Headaches/ Migraine/ Facial Palsy

Pain Management - Neck Pain

Neckaches/ Spondylosis/ Wry Neck/ Whiplash

Pain Management - Sports Injuries / Rib Issues

Athletic injuries - Tennis/Golfers Elbow(pain on the outside or inside of your elbow), Patella tendonitis/tendonosis (Jumpers Knee)

Pain Management - Ankle & Foot issues

Plantar Fasciitis/ Heel Pain/ Metatarsalgia

Pain Management - TMJ / Carpal Tunnel Issues

Pain Management - Back & Shoulder Pain

Back Strain/ Slipped Disc/ Scoliosis/ Sciatica/ Spondylosis/ Spondylolisthesis/ Spondylolysis, Shoulder impingement/Frozen shoulder

Better Posture & Movement

Posture issue – Scoliosis, Ligament – Sprains/ ACL Laxity/ Ankle Sprain, Muscle – Strains/ ITB Tightness/ Hamstring Tear Tendons – Tendonitis/ Repetitive Strain Injury/ Tendinopathy

Increased Wellness & Quality of Life

Joint Pain – Arthritis/ Cartilage Wear & Tear/ Osteoarthritis, Patellofemoral Knee pain (or pain at the front of the knee)

Improving Breathing / Sleep / Energy

Better Health, Happiness & Well-being Stress Management, Increased circulation, Reduced pain, Faster rehabilitation from injury, Increased lymphatic flow, Breaks up muscular scar tissue, Reduced lactic acid build up, Tissue Regeneration, Soft & Active tissue release

Fibromyalgia / Vertigo Management

Decrease anxiety, depression & prescription drug use

Post Operation/ Hospitalization

Improved Immune system & Strength Better life & Mobility

Obesity – Exercise & Meal Planning

Professional Chiropractic Equipment

DMS Professional Deep Muscle Stimulator Massager, Oceanus Shockwave Therapy - Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Orthopedics & Sports medicine

Non-invasive Chiropractic Treatment during Pregnancy

Effective Non-pharmacological way to alleviate pain from Sciatica. When something injures or puts pressure on the sciatic nerve, it can cause pain in the lower back that spreads to the hip, buttocks, and leg.

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Chiropractic Pain Management

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Should you encounter any medical problem that you are unsure of, always consult your doctor or health care provider for assistance and medical advice.

Dr Don V H LAU   Chairperson of AMDA Singapore

MBBS (Monash), B.Med.Sc.(Hons) (Monash), Grad.Dip.Derm.(Wales,UK)

AMDA International Peace Clinic is a part of AMDA (Association of Medical Doctors of Asia). We are part of the network of AMDA Peace Clinics & Friendship Hospitals around the world. We participate in AMDA's worldwide Emergency Disaster Aid Relief missions, Social Development projects and Vaccination programmes.

AMDA, founded in 1984 has carried out more than 200 medical missions, contributing medical expertise and supplies in 65 countries over the last 36 years. AMDA holds General Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic & Social Council (UN ECOSOC) since 1995.

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AMDA International Peace Clinic

9 Taman Serasi #01-11, Botanic Gardens View

Tel : 65-6694-1661  Fax : 65-6694 1771

Email : info@amda.sg

Clinic hours:

Monday to Friday: 9am-12.30pm / 2pm-6.30pm    Saturday: 9.30am-1pm

*Last registration is 30mins before the closing time

Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays

- Cashless service with most International Insurance companies and Insurance Medical cards are accepted

- Japanese & Mandarin-speaking Doctors and Medical staff

Please contact us at Tel: 6694 1661 to make an appointment.