There are seven closely connected bones in your neck and a sprain or tear can occur in any of these ligaments which can cause pain or discomfort. Something as easy as a fender-bender, a sport related injury, or even an improper lifting technique can damage your neck. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons [...]
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Yesterday we shared that frequent headaches is another good reason to consider surgery for chronic neck pain. So today we want to take a step back and discuss how you can help keep your headache in check using these three simple tips.
1. Keep Hydrated – Water is essential to our bodies and the top three [...]
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Did you know that 80 percent of Americans will experience back pain during some point of their lives, and that an increase in extreme sports is resulting in injuries occurring at a younger age than ever before?
While certain high-risk sports like football and gymnastics have been around for a long time, other relatively-new sports like [...]
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Even 14-time U.S. Olympic swim champion Michael Phelps isn’t immune from neck pain. Phelps withdrew from the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. national championships in Indianapolis last Friday because of a sore neck. Reports say that the 24-year-old was in pain after waking up a day earlier with a self-described kink on the left side [...]
Most of us will experience neck pain at some point during our lives. Often, it occurs because of something you did like spending extending time behind the wheel, hunched over a computer, or reading in bed propped up by several pillows. The result is often muscle strain. While it may hurt, the pain is usually [...]
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If you’ve ever been the victim of a severe case of back or neck pain you might have been tempted to say that you just need to rest your back rather than seeking the advice of your doctor.
The fact is that by just avoiding movement is not going to cure your back pain. It can [...]
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Did you know that two-thirds of chronic pain sufferers experience sleep problems? According to the National Sleep Foundation, people who have pain, such as in the back in neck, experience fragmented sleep (regardless of how good the mattress is). Compounding the problem is the fact that many medications taken to alleviate chronic pain symptoms also [...]
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More and more individuals are trying to take the pledge for family or personal fitness this summer. Physical activity builds a terrific foundation for a healthy life – and you’re never too young or too old to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, being active can help:
Increase self-esteem [...]
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