Neck Pain
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Three reasons you have neck pain – and why ‘bad posture’ probably isn’t one of them
If you suffer from neck pain, you’re not alone. Spinal pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and its occurrence has increased dramatically over the past 25 years. While most episodes of neck pain are likely to get better within a few months, half to three-quarters of people who have neck pain will experience repeated episodes of pain.
It’s often said there are “good and bad postures” and that specific postures can contribute to spinal pain but this belief is not supported by scientific evidence. Indeed, research shows that poor sleep, reduced physical activity and increased stress appear to be more important factors.
So despite attempts by health professionals…
Resources
Your Pillows Might Be Killing Your Neck
After waking up with a searing pain that radiates down to my shoulders, I hunt for the culprit.
Got neck and back pain? Break up your work day with these 5 exercises for relief
To fix the problem, you might have gotten advice to focus on posture or ergonomics, but exercise research points to another strategy as well – taking short spurts of movement throughout the day to release tension and stress in the body.
Is It Safe to Get Your Neck Manipulated by a Chiropractor?
Most joint manipulations aren’t dangerous, but one rare complication can result in serious injury.
Save Yourself from Neck Pain!
A complete guide to chronic neck pain and the disturbing sensation of a “crick”.
Six Exercises to Avoid Neck and Back Pain
A former Olympic medalist and world champion cyclist shares a maintenance routine to keep aches at bay.
Working From Home Is Taking a Toll on Our Backs and Necks
Weeks of poor ergonomics on the bed or sofa have led to backaches, neck pain and headaches.
A Pain in the Neck
It all started roughly a week earlier, when the patient got this terrible cramp in his neck. He had a headache as well, but that felt like a mere echo of the ache in his neck.
Against the Travel Neck Pillow
This useless accessory has one job—which it fails at.
Acupuncture And Alexander Technique Can Help Chronic Neck Pain
Typical care for neck or back pain often involves some pain medication and visits to a physical therapist, orthopedic surgeon or chiropractor. For chronic pain, the kind that sticks around year after year, these mainstream treatment options can be a bit ineffective.
Acupuncture for Neck Pain
Neck pain is a common condition – so common, in fact, that the expression "a pain in the neck" is an oft-used figure of speech in English. It can be mild enough so that it is a mere annoyance, or severe enough that it can adversely affect the quality of one's life. Because of its position and range of motion, and because it plays a vital role in the support of the head, the neck is more subject to injury than any other portion of the spine.
For Neck Pain, Chiropractic and Exercise Are Better Than Drugs
Seeing a chiropractor or engaging in light exercise relieves neck pain more effectively than relying on pain medication, new research shows.
Is Your Shoulder Pain Actually a Neck Problem?
An aching shoulder may not signal a shoulder problem. And a sore neck may not indicate a neck problem. “People may come in with shoulder pain when they really have a neck problem,” says Eric Ricchetti, MD, a shoulder specialist in Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Conversely, neck pain can mask a shoulder problem.
Neck Pain: A troubleshooting guide to help you relieve your pain
Neck Pain: A troubleshooting guide to help you fi nd relief...If you suffer from pain in your neck, you have plenty of company. Doctors estimate that seven out of 10 people will be troubled by such pain at some point in their lives. One in 10 adults is hurting right now. And between 50% to 85% of people with such pain will be bothered by it again within the next five years.
Neck Pain? Skip the Pills, Just Stretch Like a Chicken
Doing some simple exercises at home is more effective than medicine at getting out a painful crick in the neck, a new study shows. Neck pain afflicts at least three quarters of people at some point in their lives, and many take over-the-counter medications or visit doctors and chiropractors in search of relief. Sedentary office workers tend to be most susceptible to the condition.
Scientists zoom in on neck and shoulder pain
Researchers have developed a method for measuring changes in the central nervous system caused by neck and shoulder pain.
Stiff Neck Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Symptoms typically last for a couple of days or a week and may prompt neck pain that ranges from mildly painful but annoying to extremely painful and limiting. While there are a few instances in which neck stiffness is a sign of a serious medical condition, most episodes of acute neck stiffness or pain heal quickly due to the durable and recuperative nature of the cervical spine.
What Works to Relieve Neck Pain?
This isn't your typical showdown, but like any good showdown, the stakes are high. On the line is how to deal with neck pain—what helps and what hurts. People with neck pain caused by various cervical spine conditions need to know what helps take the hurt away.
Three reasons you have neck pain – and why ‘bad posture’ probably isn’t one of them
If you suffer from neck pain, you’re not alone. Spinal pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and its occurrence has increased dramatically over the past 25 years. While most episodes of neck pain are likely to get better within a few months, half to three-quarters of people who have neck pain will experience repeated episodes of pain.
15 Shocking Statistics on Neck Pain and Text Neck You Should Know
Neck pain is more widespread than ever in modern society due to a combination of ubiquitous computer and mobile phone use, poor workplace ergonomics, and a careless attitude towards seeking treatment.
Five Tips to Reduce Neck and Shoulder Pain When Using a Tablet or Computer
As most of us spend more time using tablet devices such as an ipad or laptop computers, the risk for developing neck pain and muscle strain in the upper shoulders increases. According to a recent report in the Harvard Health Letter, simple adjustments in the viewing angle can make us feel better as we spend hours reading e-books and working on our devices.
The 7 Best Pillows For Neck Pain, Based On Advice From A Physician...
If you experience neck pain — especially when you sleep — you may want to consider changing your sleeping position, as it could make a major difference. Research shows that sleeping on your stomach can lead to pain in the morning. “The best sleeping position to avoid neck pain is on your side or on your back,” says Dr. Alissia Zenhausern, NMD physician at NMD Wellness of Scottsdale.
Neck Pain Support Blog
The Neck Pain Blogger Helps you Find Solutions for Neck Pain Relief, Better Posture, How to choose the Best Neck Products and How to Get Better Sleep.
Shoulderdoc.co.uk
Pain felt in the shoulder area can sometimes be coming from your neck. This is because the nerves and muscles that arise from your neck pass through your shoulder on their way down the arm. The nerves from your neck (Nerve Roots) also travel down your arm (via the Brachial Plexus). Thus neck pain may extend down your arm.
The Back Dr's Blog
At the Back Dr's Blog, we specialize in pain relief the neck and lower back. Whether its helping you choose a better neck pillow or making a recommendation for a better pain relief product, we are here to help you with your individual needs.
The Better Way Back
We are a community dedicated to providing hope, support, and information to the millions who are suffering from chronic back, leg, or neck pain.
MayoClinic
Rarely, neck pain can be a symptom of a more serious problem. Seek medical care if your neck pain is accompanied by numbness or loss of strength in your arms or hands or if you're experiencing shooting pain into your shoulder or down your arm.
Patient
A sudden-onset (acute) bout of neck pain is common. Two out of three of us will have neck pain at some time in our lives. In most cases it is not due to a serious disease or neck problem and often the exact cause for the pain is not clear. This is called 'nonspecific neck pain'. Most are probably due to minor sprains or bad posture. Full recovery occurs in most cases.
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