Want to know how to get rid of a kink in your neck? Here are two stretches that can help
Poor neck posture while sleeping. Straining a neck muscle. Bending your neck to look down at a cellphone or laptop. These are just some of the issues that commonly lead to painful areas of the neck called trigger points. However, most people refer to trigger points as knots or kinks. Neck pain is not uncommon; […]
Why does it hurt to turn my neck?
Every time you turn your head to look at something, your neck turns, too. However, most of us don’t realize how often we turn our neck until doing so causes pain. Neck pain is a common issue — it’s estimated that more than 79% of people experience some form of neck pain every year. Physical […]
Four tips from a physical therapist on how to get rid of a kink in your neck
We’ve all woken up with a “kink” in our neck after sleeping in a strange position or in a different bed. For most people, this passes after a short period of time and with minimal treatment, typically resulting in nothing more than a minor inconvenience. For others, though, these pains can become a recurring issue […]
Neck pain: Physical therapy or chiropractor?
Every year more than 30% of people experience neck pain, according to the Mayo Clinic. Pain in this area can come from a whiplash injury you received in a car accident. It could also be related to a recently developed sports injury, or you might have a posture problem that’s causing your pain. There are […]
Woke up with neck pain and can’t turn your head? Physical therapy can help
Everyone wakes up with a crick in their neck after sleeping in a strange position from time to time. Usually it wears off in a short period of time and doesn’t have a negative impact on your day. However, it’s a far more serious concern to wake up with neck pain and stiffness that is […]
What to do when dealing with frequent headaches from neck pain
Headaches related to neck pain, also known as cervicogenic headaches, affect millions of people each year. Although not as common as other types of headaches such as migraines and tension headaches, headaches from neck pain can have a devastating impact on quality of life for the people they affect. Dealing with headaches and neck pain […]
What’s causing the sharp pain in the side of my neck?
You’re going about your day as you normally would. Then suddenly it hits you: a sharp pain in the side of your neck. Typically, this type of pain doesn’t just appear out of thin air, but you might not be sure what’s causing your pain. It’s estimated that neck pain affects up to 21.3% of […]
What can I do for chronic neck pain treatment?
Neck pain ranks up at the top of the list when it comes to common forms of pain. Researchers report that as high as 79.5% of people deal with some form of neck pain annually (NIH, 2010). Such statistics show that you have a significant risk of neck pain. Though less likely, chronic neck pain […]
What to do if you’ve pulled a muscle in your neck and can’t turn your head
Pulling a muscle in the neck is commonly associated with pain, but people who experience them also know they can cause other symptoms, including immobility. Pulled muscles, also known as muscle strains, are typically not serious and will improve in a short period of time with basic treatments. However, if symptoms persist and/or worsen, you […]
Neck pain at the base of the skull in El Paso, TX: Three causes
The neck, or cervical spine as it’s known to medical professionals, is a complex structure. It’s also important for many of the common movements you make every day. For instance, the neck extends to tilt your head backward when you’re looking at an object on a high shelf. This structure also flexes to tilt your […]
What should you do about neck pain at the base of your skull?
Neck pain can develop for a number of different reasons and, although the area is relatively small, in a number of different locations. While many people experience neck pain in the middle and lower part of the cervical (upper) spinal region, some report the pain and other symptoms as originating near the base of the […]
Three exercises to avoid when you have neck arthritis
Arthritis can affect any of the joints in your body. While many people think of arthritis as something that affects the hips, knees and hands, it can also affect the vertebrae in the spine and other smaller joints. When arthritis affects the vertebrae in your cervical spine, or rather, your neck, it can make your […]
