Flat foot problems: Neck Pain

Neck pain occurs when either the vertebrae in the neck are out of alignment, and/or when the muscles in the area are creating unnatural forces.

The neck is the final level of the body's support structure. Even though it is the furthest from the feet, the neck and shoulders area suffers greatly when an imbalance exists "downstairs". In patients with flat feet, it is common to observe the hip and back moved heavily out of balance in an effort to compensate for the uneven conditions coming from the legs and feet. The neck's stability depends on the back's balance, so when the back is thrown out of alignment, so is the neck and so are the shoulders. Because we can't function properly with our heads turned or tilted, the neck and shoulders absorb the final part of the body imbalance created by flat feet in order to keep our heads nice and straight. They do so by turning and twisting the neck's vertebrae in very unnatural ways, as well as by over-tightening the muscles around the neck and the shoulders.

This turning and tightening not only creates neck pain and even disc degeneration, but it also creates shoulder pain, headaches, migraines, and even complications with the jaw and facial movements. In addition, because of the excessive muscle tension, blood flow to the head is often compromised, exposing the patient to even further issues like migranes, mood swings, and headaches.

Resolving the problem at the feet can make a world of difference preventing and resolving neck and shoulder pain and their complications. Please take a look at our list of common symptoms, including neck pain, to see if the HyProCure solution can help.

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