Category Archives: Neck Pain

October 10
How You Should Sleep to Relieve Neck or Shoulder Pain
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Have you ever laid awake, tossing and turning, because of that annoying ache in your neck or shoulder? Why is it that you can be busy all day, but when you lay down to sleep, you start to feel more discomfort or pain? The reason for this is that your brain is busy handling a […]
March 10
How to Relieve Back and Neck Pain With a Healthy Spine
Posted in Back Pain, Neck Pain
Do you suffer from aching back pain, nagging neck pain or even headaches? Having a healthy spine can prevent these types of problems. Your spine is a complicated structure of vertebrae, discs, joints,ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. Every second of every dayyour spine is moving in a delicate balance, even while you breathe!Take care of […]
January 28
Tips for relieving sciatica pain
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Do you have back pain or sciatica? In a study reported in the journal Orthopedics, 650 people were examined for low back pain or sciatica. About 25% had reported an episode of sciatica in the past 6 months of the study. This shows how common sciatica really is. Sciatica is a term used to describe […]
January 13
Tips for relieving neck pain
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Do you find yourself with a nagging neck or headache, especially after a long day or stressful event? The American Academy of Pain Medicine reports that neck pain and severe headaches or migraines make up about 30% of all commonly reported pain conditions. There are many reasons for neck pain, but the majority of episodes […]
December 23
Tips for relieving pain from herniated discs
Posted in Back Pain, Health & Wellness, Neck Pain
Do you experience achy or sharp radiating pain to your shoulder, arm, buttock or leg? This may be an indicator of a bulging or herniated disc in the neck or back. Between each of the vertebrae that make up your spine are small cushions called discs. Herniated discs are more common in the 30-50 age bracket. A […]
December 11
Tips for avoiding back pain
Posted in Back Pain, Neck Pain
Is a sore back interfering with your life? You are not alone! Nearly four out of five people experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. Back pain takes various forms, from a persistent dull ache to sudden sharp pain, and has many causes. Sometimes it results from a sprain, fracture, or other accidental injury. It can […]
November 18
Muscle Stretching for Relieving Neck and Back Pain
Posted in Back Pain, Neck Pain
Many aches and pains in the neck and back stem from tight muscles. Stretching the tight muscles along the back of your neck, strengthening the muscles in the front of your neck and improving body posture in general, can help to release neck pain. Our experts in physical therapy can help you achieve all of […]
September 23
How Your Core Muscle Strength Affects Your Health
Posted in Back Pain, Health & Wellness, Neck Pain
Do you ever find yourself slouching in a chair, slumping at the computer or your belly sticking out after standing for awhile? This is a sign of core muscle weakness that can negatively affect your health and create long-term back or neck pain. What are Your Core Muscles? Your “core” is the group of muscles […]
September 10
5 Ways to Relieve Neck and Back Pain
Posted in Back Pain, Neck Pain
If you are suffering with back or neck pain, it can be confusing to determine the right way to relieve your pain and get back to normal activities. For some, permanent injury or changes in their body mean arthritis and the tendency for more aches and pains. However, it doesn’t mean you can’t do something […]
July 8
How Can You Stop That Nagging Neck Pain or Headache?
Posted in Aches and Pains, Neck Pain
Do you find it hard to get comfortable at night because of the ache in your neck or do you suffer from headaches? Many people suffer from chronic neck pain, tightness and frequent headaches. Some people may try to mask the symptoms with popping Advil or Tylenol. Since the root cause of the problem is […]