Why Pain Moves Around (And What That Means)

Have you noticed pain that changes locations—neck pain one week, shoulder pain the next, then low back tightness? Pain that “moves” is often a sign of compensation, not coincidence.

When one joint or tissue isn’t moving well, your body shifts stress elsewhere to keep you functioning. Over time, these compensations can overload muscles, joints, or nerves that weren’t the original problem—making it feel like new issues keep popping up.

Common contributors include:• Restricted joint motion• Poor movement patterns• Old injuries that never fully healed• Tissue stiffness or imbalance

At 614 Chiropractic in Hilliard, we focus on identifying the source of compensation, not just the latest symptom—helping your body move efficiently and consistently again.