Many people have suffered neck discomfort as a result of chronic stress. Our bodies are impacted by stress: it manifests itself in several forms headaches, and tight muscles. Long-term stress causes our body to hold tension in neck and shoulder muscles which leads to...
The neck supports the head and protects nerves; it can be at risk of injury and conditions that can restrict motion. About 10 to 20 percent of adults experience neck discomfort and the likelihood that someone may develop neck pain as they age. Leaning over a computer...
A pinched nerve is a condition that occurs when excessive pressure is applied to the nerve. This condition is not common, however, when they do occur, pinched nerves cause pain and discomfort. The damage to the nerves can be mild to severe and can cause numbness,...
Whiplash injury is one of the common reasons behind chronic neck pain. It occurs due to sudden neck movement or bending forcibly (head thrown forward-backward). This neck-related injury involves discs, nerves, muscles, and neck tendons. This can lead to headaches,...
One of the reasons behind neck pain can be neck arthritis. This is a joint-related condition causing swelling and inflammation in one or more joints. But what causes arthritis in the neck? Neck arthritis occurs due to damage to the facet joints or disc(s) in the...
“Sit up straight”, and “Fix your posture” aren’t just annoying things told to us by our teachers and parents. There are several bad posture side effects or causes, for instance., pain in the neck or back, spinal curvature, headaches, etc. Poor posture also involves...
