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La Grande Neck Pain and Headache and Mask Wearing: Chiropractic Help

Clues: What links these symptoms together – irritation, pain, redness, headache, fogging?

Answer: COVID 19.

Over this past year, we have all experienced some new aches and pains in odd ways. Neck pain. Headache. Fogging of the glasses. Nose redness. Back of ear irritation. The protective gear has its side-effects in addition to its benefits. Your La Grande chiropractor is here to help relieve some of the associated pains like neck pain and headache. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC invites La Grande headache and neck pain sufferers to come find relief.

ISSUES WITH MASKS THAT RESULT IN La Grande NECK PAIN AND HEADACHE

Masks and mask-wearing have down sides. One 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 found that vision problems bothered 47.9% of them as did redness of cheeks/nose bridge/ears, dry mouth, and headaches. (2) A study of healthcare workers centered on the incidence of headache throughout COVID-19. 81% said that they developed novel PPE (mask/eye wear)-related headaches. 33% of them stated they were suffering headaches before COVID. 91.3% of those pre-existing headache sufferers stated that improved mask/eye wear equipment impacted their headache control and work. (3) Overall headache occurrence due to PPE (mask/eye) was 62% in another study. 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 brought on new headache experiences. (4) Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC has gathered new pain complaints from our La Grande chiropractic patients this past year. Your La Grande chiropractor has taken care of many for headache and neck pain relief.

NEW PAIN ISSUES AND HELP WITH CHIROPRACTIC

According to the American Chiropractic Association, our La Grande chiropractic patients are not alone! Chiropractic patients across the country are describing some new pain issues with their neck, shoulders, and upper back during this past year of the pandemic, especially those who wear masks for long hours. Surely, stress is a contributor to pain in normal times. In these times, it’s no surprise that patients are reporting more pain. Masks may well add to pain in the neck, shoulders, and upper back. Masks may impact vision. If a mask rests too high, the wearer may tuck the chin to see better or hold the neck in a different way to see better. A better fitting mask may help. More frequent breaks may be of benefit. Stretching more often may help. A walk to de-stress is a terrific option! (5) Your La Grande chiropractor understands these issues and is here to help!

CONTACT Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC

Listen to the PODCAST with Dr. David Kulla on the Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he explains the effective, gentle treatment with the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for relief of neck pain and headache.

Make your next La Grande chiropractic appointment with Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC. We offer no more clues to the riddle of new headache and neck pain issues over the past year, just an option. Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC offers chiropractic help: La Grande chiropractic care.

 
Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC shares how mask-wearing may trigger neck pain and headache which chiropractic can help alleviate.  
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