The “I can’t turn my head to check my blind spot (driving)” comment is a common one. And it is not a good one for someone to make. It is rather important to be able to turn your head to look over your shoulder when driving. Safety is paramount and if someone cannot turn their head to check their blind spot then risk for an accident comes into play.

What is going on that I can’t turn my head?

Typically, when a person cannot turn their head it is because of either tight muscles or stiff joints. Either way, the individual will need some form of active mobility to regain the “lost” motion.

Often when this happens, people will ask friends and search the internet for options to help. Most arrive at some form of “stretching” and use the wait and see approach before seeking professional help. While that path may work, what if it does not?

This “what if” question is an important one to consider when deciding whether and when to take action. What if it doesn’t improve quickly? How long is it reasonable to “wait and see”?

This is where making the decision to seek the guidance of a muscle and joint expert quickly is wise. Having an expert opinion as to why you are having trouble turning your head to check your blink spot is critical. Once you understand why the motion is impaired, faster action can be taken to restore the motion. Quite often this path includes some form of hands-on treatment in addition to active exercise to supplement the treatment. The good news is, once a person gets moving on the right path, they often get back their motion and comfort with turning their head quickly.

Tired of struggle to turn your head to check your blind spot? Or concerned someone you love might be having trouble putting them at increased risk for an accident?

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