Let’s face it… we live in a high-pressure, fast-paced world that is jerking us in different directions constantly. Our stress and anxiety levels have skyrocketed compared to what people dealt with only a few years ago. So, the question is: could your aching neck be due at least in part to this stress? You […]
Hair loss and neck pain may seem like two completely separate issues, but there is a very important connection – the thyroid gland. Just look at the picture below to see the position of the thyroid gland in the neck. When problems occur with your thyroid gland – and we’re talking about low […]
In Part 1 of this article, we looked at different weather factors that might affect your chronic neck pain. To briefly recap, there are largely two weather events that have been researched: cold temperatures and barometric pressure (air pressure). The research overall has been inconclusive. Patients with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis were studied […]
It’s been two hours since picking up the latest sci-fi novel that is stealing attention from everyday happenings. While digesting this book, subconsciously rubbing the back of your neck, the feeling of achiness sets in. A view out the windows shows that, as usual, the throbbing neck portells a coming storm. Oh sure… you’ve […]
If you are one of the head-strong people that try not to let chronic neck pain slow you down… Kudos to you! Maybe you’re one of the more disciplined type that even tries to jog regularly. If you are, maybe you wonder… does jogging help relieve neck pain? JOGGING: HELP OR AGGRAVATION FOR CHRONIC NECK […]
Welcome to the latest 21st century phenomenon! It seems we are all so addicted to our smartphones that we use them constantly. We make phone calls while driving, surf the web, check the weather and… nonstop texting. WHAT IS TEXT NECK? Text neck is a relatively new term (as much as I can […]
Most of us that suffer with chronic neck pain have frequent episodes of cracking, popping or grinding as we move our head. Actually, it happens occasionally to those who have no pain issues. WHY IS MY NECK CRACKING? Crepitus, sometimes called crepitation or cavitation, is the term used for the sounds that are audible under […]
Let’s face it… chronic neck pain, especially when its severe and lasts for months or even years, ruins your life. Feelings of depression, anxiousness, hopelessness, frustration and just wanting to give up happen all too often. So what do most people due? They reach for the nearest fix, which are often a class of […]
Imagine living in pain for years only to find out that one of your medications is the cause that you are in pain. Medications are supposed to help – not hurt… right? Unfortunately, some common pain medications can cause pain, even the ones available without a prescription. Some cause headaches… others cause foot pain. […]
When I was growing up back in the 1960’s (yeah… I’m that old!), my mother used to take me grocery shopping with her. I always remembered her buying the little round tubs of margarine, thinking it was the healthiest choice for the family. But, today – we know better. You see, back […]
