Neck pain and back pain for residents of Hickory, NC is often the result of a chain reaction from the top to the bottom of the spine. It starts with a misalignment at the top of the neck which the spine compensates for. This may result in a compromised lower spine, a tilted pelvis, one leg being drawn up or shortened, and an internal weakness of the spine. This makes the spinal muscles, bones, and discs more vulnerable to injury.