Symptoms of neck issues aren’t always felt in the part of the body that’s the source of the discomfort. If you are experiencing pain, tingling, or numbness in your hands not directly associated with hand injuries or joint issues like […]
A clicking or cracking sound heard when tilting or turning your neck is often nothing more than muscle tension that will go away after a good stretch. Neck cracking, called “cavitation” by chiropractors, may reach a point where it’s more […]
Neck pain is a fairly common, and often temporary, complaint. There’s no denying it can be a distraction though, especially when you’re trying to focus on other tasks. Fortunately, there are plenty of at-home remedies that may ease your neck […]
Neck pain often requires nothing more than a little rest and modification of activities until strained muscles heal. If symptoms linger for more than a few days, however, or become increasingly severe and disruptive, it’s time to visit a doctor […]
Like many patients with a herniated disc in the neck area, New York Mets’ third baseman David Wright had to make a tough decision. He could have opted to continue with nonoperative treatments or weigh the potential benefits of surgery. […]
When wear and tear affects the seven bones of the upper spine, it’s referred to as cervical spondylosis, or neck arthritis. Mainly related to age, other factors can also contribute to the condition. Neck arthritis may be present in anywhere […]
Most neck pain responds well to non-surgical remedies. There are times, however, when surgery is necessary to relieve nerve pressure or correct a structural problem within the seven bones of the neck. Fractures or instability of the cervical spine and […]
Back and neck pain are the most common forms of chronic pain experienced by an estimated 100 million Americans. While anti-inflammatory drugs can help ease the initial swelling and discomfort associated with such pain, stronger painkillers are only meant to […]
Affecting anywhere from 50 to 70 percent of the population at some point, neck pain isn’t unusual. However, there may be things you’re unintentionally doing to place added stress on the muscles, tendons, and joints that support your cervical spine […]