Affecting 1 in 10 Americans, neck pain can be mild and manageable or severe and distracting. If nerves are being pinched, pain may be felt in your neck area or in nearby areas such as your shoulders and arms. Learning […]
It’s not always easy to take your mind off pain that’s either constantly there or a frequent and unwelcome visitor. Many people with chronic pain find relief through meditation, a relaxation technique where you shift your thoughts away from your […]
According to one estimate, about 70 percent of Americans sleep with their phone either in bed or within easy reach. Though there is something to be said for keeping in touch with the world around you, using your phone in […]
One in ten Americans experience neck pain at any given moment. Symptoms can range from mild to debilitating. Regardless of the extent of your neck pain, it can definitely be an unwelcome distraction. Usually a temporary inconvenience, neck pain can […]
It’s no surprise chronic pain can go beyond its actual source. With some forms of recurring back and neck pain, this often includes discomfort extending to arms, shoulders, and legs. What may not be so well known are the possible […]
Glancing at books and notes for hours at a time may help you make the grade, but it can also literally be a pain in the neck. Most instances of neck pain experienced during long study sessions are due to […]
Chronic pain is different from occasional aches and pains in many ways, including the fact it may also have an impact on other aspects of your health. Growing evidence suggests ongoing pain may elevate blood pressure by consistently stimulating the […]
Affecting more than 100 million Americans and contributing to more than half-a-trillion dollars in related medical expenses annually, chronic pain can have a serious impact on quality of life. Though the connection between pain lasting 6 months or longer has […]
Resulting in a sound produced when gas pops out of fluid in a joint in the cervical spine, joint cracking (crepitus) in the neck is usually heard or felt when your neck has been suddenly twisted or turned beyond its […]