There are a number of reasons for a stiff neck, some of which are not considered to be dangerous and others that could potentially be. A stiff neck is not typically a symptom that you would consider to be dangerous, but still it is possible of indicating some severe conditions including meningococcal disease and meningitis f … Read More

When you experience radiating neck pain in the shoulders that begins in the neck and radiates into the shoulders and even the arms, what you are likely dealing with is the consequences of a nerve or nerves being trapped or pinched. The cause of this pinched or trapped nerve may be a tightened muscle, damage to a cervical dis … Read More

When one is dealing with back pain, or neck and shoulder pain, it can seem like nothing offers relief. You may have tried painkillers, hot and cold compresses, exercise and massage therapy. Perhaps even visits to the chiropractor just aren't doing the trick. No matter what the cause of your pain, you might find relief wit … Read More

When it comes right down to it, there is an array of possible causes for painful neck muscle stiffness. Coming up with solutions to ease that pain and stiffness are not always easy, but with the help of Healthy Back, you can do it. Think about what your neck is made of: bones, tendons and ligaments, part of your spinal colu … Read More

Laser spine surgery is an alternative to spinal fusions undergone to alleviate pain in the back and the neck. With this minimally invasive surgery, the physician uses a laser to remove bone spurs offering relief to nerves herniated disc and other ailments that may cause severe back pain. Laser surgery is generally a last res … Read More

Bad posture can be the common reason for a neck spasm. It can produce wear and tear on the neck joints and damage to the cervical spine supporting the weight of your head. However, you can rest assured that you probably won't need a trip to the doctor to cure it. Unless you were the victim of blunt trauma to your upper body … Read More

Pain has the ability to manifest itself in almost every part of the human body. But there are three body parts that seem more prone to the aches and pains of everyday life. The neck, shoulder and back all tend to attract more than their fair share of painful problems. Pain that manifests in a person's neck can be traced bac … Read More

Neck pain is a fairly common problem that affects a huge number of people at some point in their lives. However, just because it's wide reaching doesn't mean there's nothing you can do about it. Here are a few methods of treatment that may help relieve your neck pain. First of all, start your day right by keeping your spi … Read More

  Dealing with pain can wear you down, and finding therapy to help deal with it can be irritating at best. However, when it comes to neck pain, the need for relief is so common, and the pain experienced by many is chronic, sometimes at an unbearable level. So many gadgets promise relief, but navigating your way to one … Read More

Although when most of us think of pain we think of back pain, the truth is that neck pain is just as common and often just as painful. Neck pain can happen due to injury from sports or an auto accident where whiplash is the result. A pinched nerve may cause pain the neck, but it can also be due to stress, sore muscles or mus … Read More