Category: Neck Pain

Experts estimate that approximately 70% of people will experience an episode of neck pain in their lifetime. There are many potential forms of treatment available. Very few has been published comparing the various treatment options available to the neck pain patient. Neck Pain Study In 2012, a study that involved 272 neck pain patients compared three treatment options: chiropractic, medication,

The Latin terms tortus means twisted and collum means neck, hence the name torticollis. The common name for torticollis is wry neck, which is a dystonic condition defined by an abnormal, asymmetric position of the head and neck. Congenital torticollis is the most common form of this condition, which is present at birth (incidence rate is 0.3-2.0%). The cause is

There are many different types of arthritis, with the most common being osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease (DJD). Osteoarthritis is often referred to as the “wear-and-tear” type of arthritis, as the smooth, cushion-like, shiny cartilage covering the joints that allows for a nice gliding surface wears down. This can cause pain, swelling, loss of motion, and spurs

Mechanical neck pain—neck pain without neurological compromise, often without a specific cause—is associated with a loss of mobility, poor activity tolerance, increased pressure pain sensitivity (or hypersensitivity to a normal stimulus), and increased joint position sense error (JPSE—difficulty reproducing the same movement when repeated multiple times). Patients with mechanical neck pain often seek treatment from doctors of chiropractic. Let’s look

Subacromial impingement (SAI) is a common injury in sporting activities that require overhead motions, especially among pitchers, quarterbacks, and swimmers. Not everyone responds to treatment to the same degree, and a new study that reviewed two specific cases may offer a possible reason: the neck. One of the two cases involved a high school football quarterback and the other a

Individuals with neck pain may find it difficult for get a night of restful, restorative sleep due to pain keeping them awake or interrupting their slumber. Not only can a restless night make it more difficult to complete tasks related to everyday living or make neck pain worse, but poor sleep habits over time can raise one’s risk for chronic

When it comes to neck pain, many patients seek chiropractic care. There are several studies demonstrating that manual therapies from chiropractors can offer significant benefits for non-specific or mechanical neck pain. They can also treat neck pain arising from injuries related to sports, car accidents, and falls. Here are some of these manual therapies. Spinal Manipulative Therapy & Mobilization Spinal

As televisions, computers, and smartphones/tablets become an increasingly important part of daily life. Many people have gradually taken on a more slumped posture. Having a slumped posture can place added strain on the neck and shoulders. Extra strain raises the risk of neck pain and headaches. Surprisingly, it’s possible to improve forward head posture, rounded shoulder posture, and scapular instability

Wry neck is also known as torticollis. It is a painful condition in which the top of the head usually tilts to one side while the chin rotates to the opposite side. Torticollis can have several causes from infection (cold, flu, or otitis media) to sleeping in a draft. However, the cause is usually unknown (idiopathic). Torticollis In typical cases,