This is your friendly reminder to schedule an appointment before the end of the year if you have HSA/FSA benefits that don’t roll over into 2026! This time of year can be hectic to schedule around holidays and obligations so try to plan ahead to ensure you get the date/time you need. Happy to help you end 2025 in health!
Why is it so common to have pain at the area of the spine where neck and shoulders meet?
This area is known as the cervicothoracic junction, or CT junction. In this area of the spine a highly flexible neck (cervical spine) transitions to a much more inflexible upper back. Also, the curvature of the spine changes from a backward curve in the neck (lordosis) to a forward curve in the thoracic spine (kyphosis). These factors can lead to increased stress at the CT junction while stationary and with movement.
Regular chiropractic adjustments as well as maintaining good upper back and shoulder mobility can prevent pain in the CT junction.