Tight muscles and neck pain are common after an accident. But do you have whiplash? Find out who is at risk and how long the pain may last.
Is Your Shoulder Frozen? What to Look for
When the strong connective tissue surrounding your shoulder joint becomes thick, stiff and inflamed, it really hurts. Learn about frozen shoulder, and how timely care can help.
Can Your Joints Predict the Weather?
Weather actually can cause joint pain. Falling temperature and barometric pressure, combined with rising humidity, may be to blame. While you can’t control the weather, you can take steps to feel better.
3 Top Tips to Avoid a Stiff Neck from Cycling
Neck pain is one of the most common complaints from cyclists. And it’s no wonder: Cycling places great demands on the neck. The good news is that a few adjustments to your bike and your form can correct the problem.
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Text Neck: Is Smartphone Use Causing Your Neck Pain?
Virtually unheard of two years ago, “text neck” is a repetitive strain injury that’s becoming more common as more people hunch over smartphones. Aggravating muscle pain in the neck and shoulders, and sometimes lower back, is occurring even in teens and adolescents. “Typically, incidence of neck pain increases with age. But today we’re seeing and … Read More
Knot in Your Neck? 4 Ways to Relieve Trigger Point Pain
Hunch over a computer keyboard all day and you might feel tightness in your neck. Hit two buckets of golf balls and you might feel pain in your shoulder. Sit in an awkward position for too long and you might feel tension in your back. Sore muscles usually feel better after a day or two … Read More
