Why do I have neck pain when looking up?

Most of us aren’t conscious of how often we look up every day. At least, we aren’t until this movement starts to be painful for us.  Determining the specific cause of your neck pain on your own can be difficult. However, a physical therapist can help you learn the source of your neck pain when […]

Two stretches you should try if you have neck and shoulder pain

Helping your kids get ready for school in the morning. Typing an email at work. Checking the traffic at a stop sign. These are just some of the normal daily activities that can be tougher when you have neck and shoulder pain.  It’s an unfortunate fact that many people will end up dealing with these […]

Understanding the relationship between stress and neck pain

There it is again. You’ve just finished a long, stressful day at work, and you start feeling pain in your neck. What you may not know is that stress and neck pain are more connected than you might think.  It’s not a secret that Americans tend to have high-stress lives. A study by the American […]

Can neck pain cause headaches? What can you do about it?

The short answer to the question “Can neck pain cause headaches?” is yes. However, we suspect you want to know more. You want to know not only how neck pain can cause your headaches. You want to know what causes it and how you can treat and prevent it. How does neck pain cause headaches? […]

Why do I have neck pain when looking down?

Neck pain is one of the most common types of chronic pain. Occasional soreness after a long day of sitting with poor posture is usually nothing to be worried about and goes away with a little time and home treatment. However, prolonged neck pain can occur when you have a condition or injury in your […]

What to do about neck pain when looking up

You rely on your neck every day for nearly everything you do. When pain immobilizes it or keeps you from looking in certain directions, it can be difficult to get through the day. Neck pain can affect people in many different ways. One way you may be experiencing neck pain is you only have neck […]

Important foundational information about head and neck pain

Who out there hasn’t experienced head and neck pain? The sobering answer is that very few people make it through life without experiencing one or both of these types of pain.  It’s estimated that neck pain affects more than 21% of people annually, and headaches will affect 96% of people in their lifetime. When your […]

Living with a stiff and achy neck? Physical therapy can help!

Everyone wakes up feeling some pain in their joints or muscles from time to time. But if you find yourself consistently waking up stiff and achy, you could be dealing with an issue that needs professional treatment.  Aching or stiffness in your body can be a minor problem that is easily remedied. In other cases, […]

Neck pain when looking up but not down? Here’s what the cause might be

Most people don’t think about how much they look up or move their head upward. At least, they don’t until their neck starts to hurt when they look upward. People who feel neck pain when looking up aren’t alone. It’s estimated that up to 50% of Americans experience neck pain annually, and up to 70% […]

Is it serious if my neck cracks a lot?

The answer to this question could be both yes and no. In some cases, neck cracking is just a natural reaction of your joints. Neck cracking can also be a deliberate action intended to help improve joint flexibility, and it can also release endorphins that fight pain and improve mood. However, it can also be […]

Do I need treatment if my neck cracks a lot?

Cracking sounds in the neck are fairly common. In fact, it’s likely that most people have heard cracking or popping sounds when moving their neck and head. These sounds are natural and harmless in most cases, and even people whose necks crack a lot shouldn’t be too worried about it, unless the cracking is accompanied […]

Why do I always have a stiff neck from sleeping?

It hardly ever fails. You wake up in the morning, and your neck is stiff and painful. Usually, the symptoms fade during the day — but you know that they’ll be back the next morning.  This scenario is far too common. However, you aren’t alone in having to deal with a stiff neck from sleeping. […]