Assuming any serious medical issues (cervical spinal stenosis, cervical disc degeneration) have been ruled out, most patients respond well to neck exercises as a treatment for neck pain and discomfort. This is especially true for neck pain related to poor […]
A study published in Spine magazine supports previous data by Australian researchers suggesting that a high BMI (body mass index) may be an indicator of future spine conditions. Normal weight BMI is 18.5 to 24.9. A BMI ranging from 25 […]
Affecting approximately ten percent of the population, neck pain is rarely associated with life-threatening conditions. In most cases, neck pain subsides within a few weeks, with about 90 percent of neck pain suffers reporting no discomfort at all beyond eight […]
Neck pain, along with back discomfort, is one of the most common conditions that is reported to physicians and other health care professionals. If you are living with neck pain, The Spine Institute in Santa Monica, CA shares a few […]
Imagine supporting the weight equivalent of a ten-pound bowling ball while diving to make a game-saving tackle. This is essentially the job your neck has if you happen to play sports, either professionally or casually. Since direct or indirect blows […]
Initial efforts to manage chronic neck pain should include a conversation with your doctor and an accurate diagnosis of the source of the pain to better determine treatment options. However, ongoing neck pain and discomfort, defined as chronic when it […]
Neck pain can stem from a variety of origins and the duration of the discomfort depends on its cause. Most cases of cervical stiffness and aching resolve within a few days to a couple of weeks, but occasionally more serious […]
People who are living with neck discomfort resulting from trauma or who have been experiencing chronic neck pain for several weeks may be asked to undergo a computerized tomography (CT) scan. The scan produces a detailed, 3D image of the […]
Most individuals contend with rare bouts of spinal pain that go away after a short period of time. Some people, however, live with chronic back discomfort that is not relieved without medical intervention. The following are some indications that you […]