Williamson Neck Pain and Headache and Mask Wearing: Chiropractic Help
Clues: What links these symptoms together – irritation, pain, redness, headache, fogging?
Answer: COVID 19.
Over the past year, we have all experienced some new aches and pains in unexpected ways. Glasses’ fogging. Irritation of the nose. Redness of cheeks. Back of ear irritation. Neck pain. Headache. The PPE has its side-effects in addition to its benefits. Your Williamson chiropractor is here to help relieve some of the related pains like headache and neck pain. Apple Country Chiropractic invites Williamson headache and neck pain sufferers to come in for a chiropractic visit.
ISSUES WITH MASKS THAT RESULT IN Williamson NECK PAIN AND HEADACHE
Masks and mask-wearing have side-effects. A study of nurses explained that headache bothered 73.4%, extreme sweating impacted 59.6%, breathing difficulty bothered 36.7%. Goggle or glasses’ fogging was described by 91.7%. N95 wearers reported issues with nasal bridge scarring in 76.6% and pain and indentation of the back of the ears by 66.4%. (1) A recent study of nurses who wore masks and other PPE for more than 4 hours at a time discovered that vision problems bothered 47.9% of them as did redness of cheeks/nose bridge/ears, dry mouth, and headaches. (2) One study of healthcare workers focused on the incidence of headache during COVID-19. 81% stated that they developed new PPE (mask/eye wear)-related headaches. 33% of them stated they were experiencing headaches before COVID. 91.3% of those pre-existing headache sufferers said that increased mask/eye wear equipment affected their headache control and work. (3) Overall headache occurrence due to PPE (mask/eye) was 62% in another report. Working more than 8 hours a shift escalated the odds of new headache incidence. Discomfort, blurred vision, and reduced concentration were other reported issues. Wearing such equipment aggravated pre-existing headache issues and initiated new headache experiences. (4) Apple Country Chiropractic has heard new pain complaints from our Williamson chiropractic patients this past year. Your Williamson chiropractor has treated many for headache and neck pain relief.
NEW PAIN ISSUES AND HELP WITH CHIROPRACTIC
As stated by the American Chiropractic Association, our Williamson chiropractic patients are not alone! Chiropractic patients across the country are reporting some new pain issues with their neck, shoulders, and upper back during this past year of the pandemic, particularly patients who wear masks for long hours. Surely, stress is a contributor to pain in normal life. In these times, it’s no wonder that patients are describing more pain. Masks may well add to pain in the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Masks may affect vision. If a mask lies too high, the wearer may tuck the chin to see more clearly or hold the neck in a different way to see more clearly. A better fitting mask may help. More frequent breaks may help. Stretching more often may help. A walk to de-stress is a great idea! (5) Your Williamson chiropractor understands these issues and is ready to help!
CONTACT Apple Country Chiropractic
Listen to the PODCAST with Dr. David Kulla on the Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he shares the effective, gentle treatment with the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for relief of neck pain and headache.
Make your next Williamson chiropractic appointment with Apple Country Chiropractic. We offer no more clues to the riddle of new headache and neck pain issues over the past year, just an option. Apple Country Chiropractic offers chiropractic care: Williamson chiropractic care.
