Even though whiplash or whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) is very common, it remains poorly understood. Recent studies report that up to 60% of people may still have pain six months after their injury. Why is that? Investigations have shown there are changes in the muscle and muscle function in the neck and shoulder regions in chronic […]
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We’ve all seen people working on laptops in airports, airplanes, coffee shops, on the train, walking down the street, etc. So how does this affect one’s neck, and does it contribute to headaches? Head-tilt vs Forward Head Position Study A 2016 study compared females with posture-induced headaches vs. healthy, age-matched female control subjects. Was there
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According to the National Institutes of Health, circadian rhythms include physical, mental, and behavioral changes. They roughly follow a 24-hour cycle, responding largely to environmental light and darkness. Most living things possess this trait including animals, plants, and many microbes. So how does this relate to low back pain? Recent studies reveal that the intervertebral
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