Do you often find yourself rubbing your neck after hours of sitting at your desk? Or maybe you notice a sharp pain in your neck when you wake up in the morning? If this sounds familiar, it might be time to check your posture. The way we sit, stand, and move can have a big impact on our body, [Read More]
Neck Pain
Neck Pain Treatment Options for Cervical Spine Conditions
If you have a cervical spine condition, you have probably experienced an aching neck. Conditions such as arthritis, herniated disc disease, spinal stenosis, or others can all contribute to neck pain. Although the causes may vary, there are neck pain treatment options to help relieve your pain. If [Read More]
How Common Is Neck Pain?
Neck pain can be simply a mild, temporary ache or a stabbing pain that spreads to the shoulders. About 30% of adults in the U.S. suffer from some form of neck pain every year, and about 50% of adults develop chronic or intermittent neck pain. The topmost portion of the spine is in the neck, and [Read More]
Poor Sleep Posture and Neck Pain
Sometimes, just a slight turn to one side or the other while sleeping at night can create a crick in the neck area. The “crick” is due to stiffened muscles in the lower neck and shoulders after the neck has supported the head in an awkward position while lying down. Because the head weighs [Read More]