Tech neck may be a new term, but neck pain related to the repetitive strain of tilting your head forward and looking down is an age-old ailment. The condition is technically called cervical kyphosis because it affects the seven small vertebrae of your cervical spine [...]
Suffering with a sore back, neck pain, headaches, or tension up the back of your head? Before reaching for pills, give these stretches that relieve neck and back pain a go. Not only will your kidneys thank you, but other benefits of physical therapy stretching [...]
Most of us spend an unnatural amount of time at our desks, staring at computers, checking our smart phones, resulting in neck pain. Day in and day out, over time, this can cause long-term damage. Neck pain doctors recommend we take action to protect [...]
If you have a sore neck, do not put off an evaluation!. A pain in the neck lives up to its idiom and often can be accompanied by headaches, facial pain, or even contribute to jaw issues as well... While your neck is strong enough [...]
Have you been diagnosed with Myofascial Pain Syndrome and are unsure on how to treat the neck pain associated with it? Myofascial pain is defined as a disorder in which the connective tissue surrounding your muscles, known as fascia, becomes tight or damaged. Many people [...]
Neck pain specialists see more and more patients needing relief from neck pain caused by stress. It is not surprising after the year we have had – levels of stress have skyrocketed in 2020 thanks to COVID-19 and the financial implications of the pandemic. While [...]
With most Americans working and schooling from home these days, it's SO important to keep our necks stretched and posture on point. Take a listen to these 2 easy and effective exercises from Dr. Andrew Smith, head and neck pain expert at The Head And [...]
Commonly referred to as a ‘pinched nerve’, cervical radiculopathy is can be a painful condition. It occurs when a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated, branching away from the spinal cord. Cervical radiculopathy mostly occurs in people with the highest risk being the [...]
Yes, it is indeed true. The winter sports that you so passionately partake in could be the culprit behind your neck stiffness and pain! There are many reasons for this. We highlight some of them below, along with some tips on the type of treatment [...]
Were you lucky enough to walk away from a car accident with little more than a bit of neck stiffness? That is wonderful news. However, while it may have seemed to be a minor car accident and you did not seem to have a scratch [...]
