Neck pain ranks among the most common physical complaints, affecting up to 70% of adults at some point during their lives. This prevalence creates a challenging dilemma: how to distinguish between ...

Neck stretches, including chin tucks and chin rolls, can help relieve tension and improve mobility in your neck.Completing three or four types of neck stretches each day can improve your neck ...

Neck pain and stiffness can have many causes, but in most cases, the pain is a symptom of tight, tired, or injured muscles. However an accident can lead to neck pain, as can poor posture and arthritis ...

One of the most important things I do while assessing patients with musculoskeletal pain is determining their exact location of symptoms. While this seems like a simple inquiry, it requires several ...

Doctors are warning that seemingly harmless neck massages at salons and spas may carry a rare but serious risk, vertebral ...

Botox is FDA approved to treat cervical dystonia, a specific type of neck pain. While some doctors use it off-label to treat other conditions that cause neck pain, Botox does not appear to be ...

Muscle and joint pain are frequently reported symptoms of COVID-19. Back pain is the most commonly reported, but many people have pain in other areas, like the neck, shoulders, and elsewhere. COVID-19 ...

Doctors can treat neck pain with prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, such as opioids or acetaminophen. A person can also try home remedies and alternative treatments. The neck is the ...

Thyroid imbalances can manifest as subtle physical pain, including aching muscles, stiff joints, and persistent neck pain, beyond typical fatigue or mood changes. These hormonal shifts can trigger ...