While working as a community pharmacist, registered pharmacist Carmel Hinds has encountered patients seeking relief from persistent neck pain on a weekly basis. This common issue, often resulting from ...
Whether it's working at a computer desk or scrolling on the phone, we spend a lot of time looking down — usually slouching at the same time. As we slouch, our shoulders round and our head moves ...
A pinched nerve in your neck, also known as cervical radiculopathy, can cause pain, weakness, numbness, and limited motion, according to Cleveland Clinic. Your neck contains your cervical spine, which ...
After staring at a computer screen for hours at a time, the body often gives us a clue that it is stressed: nagging neck and back pain. To fix the problem, you might have gotten advice to focus on ...
Neck exercises can be beneficial for tinnitus, which is the perception of sounds with no external source. These exercises may help to reduce tension, promote relaxation, and improve blood flow.
Yoga for neck pain helps counter some of the tension caused by modern life. This 15-minute practice is a perfect place to start.
Certain exercises, such as stretches and rotations, can help heal herniated discs by pushing the disc away from the nerve root. Herniated discs (also called bulging discs or slipped discs) can be ...
Workplace ergonomics are important for organizations interested in maximizing employee health outcomes. Physical well-being encompasses many aspects, one of which includes musculoskeletal function.
The way you look at the screens may be taking a hidden toll on your body. Research says your 5 kg head becomes 27 kg at 60 degree as poor screen height and forward head posture increase the load on ...
I spent more than a decade getting X-rays, CT scans and other treatments for chronic shoulder pain before I found relief in ...
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), also called axial spondyloarthritis, can cause stiffness in the neck and shoulders. Neck and shoulder pain might get worse after lying or sitting for a time, causing ...