While most neck pain tends to be temporary, if you’re not paying attention to your posture or are continuing to make the same “mistakes” that may have led to your pain or discomfort in the first place, your neck pain […]
Neck pain can come on suddenly from an accident or develop over time, escalating from minor discomfort to more intense pain. Fortunately, there are ways to protect your neck and reduce incidences of both short and long-term pain. Here are […]
With mild cervical arthritis (cervical spondylosis), you’re likely to respond well to over-the-counter or prescription medications. If the pain due to wear and tear of the joints, bones and discs in the cervical spine is more severe than occasional neck […]
When neck surgery is necessary, there’s likely to be some pain afterwards. The good news is that, if the surgery is done by a Santa Monica spine surgery professional, your post-op pain is likely to go away. Any pain or […]
Many studies have revealed that some types of alcohol—especially wine—are healthy in moderation and may lower the risk of certain health conditions, including strokes, heart disease, and diabetes. However, when alcohol is consumed in large quantities, it increases the risk […]
Occasional back pain with obvious causes like overdoing it in the gym is normal – and usually goes away with rest or an over-the-counter pain reliever. When pain and discomfort becomes a part of your daily life, however, it may […]
While the phrase “pain in the neck” originated as a euphemism for another part of the anatomy, anyone experiencing an actual pain in the neck is likely to be open to any viable remedy that could provide relief. One such […]
The assertion that “pain is your body’s way of letting you know that something is wrong” is more than a cliché doctors are taught to spout to their patients in medical school. Ideally, you should pay attention to any lingering […]
On average, 2 out of every 3 people will experience some degree of neck pain in their lifetime, with women tending to report more neck-related pain than their male counterparts. Fortunately, research suggests most neck pain is likely to respond […]