Chronic tension at the base of the skull is a very common cause of discomfort and often a prelude to headaches.
The occiput is the bone across the lower part of the back of our head, just above the top of our neck. Along its lower edge are the suboccipital muscles, which help support our head, help us move and turn our head, and often bear the burden of stressful postures, especially related to computer use.
I often find a patient’s suboccipital muscles so tight that the occiput itself is stressed abnormally downward on one or both sides. This is relieved by a gentle, precise adjustment with the Activator.
Activator Chiropractic adjustments combined with ergonomic counseling and stretches are an effective solution to this problem.
