Archive for the ‘Neck Pain’ Category
Neck Strengthening Exercises – Part 2 of Exercises for Neck Pain
July 7th, 2020 by Lauren
Last week we talked about some easy exercises you could do at home for your neck pain. Once you’re comfortable with those, you can move on to some neck strengthening exercises. If you missed last week’s article, check it out here: Exercises for Neck Pain You Can Do at Home Why Are Neck Strengthening Exercises […]
Exercises for Neck Pain You Can Do At Home
June 24th, 2020 by Lauren
Do you suffer from neck pain? If you were involved in an accident or had neck trauma you should see a doctor for your neck pain. But, if you’ve got a stiff neck or a pinched nerve, there are exercises for neck pain that you can do at home. Try a few of these. But, […]
Stress And Chronic Back or Neck Pain
June 5th, 2020 by Lauren
There are differing opinions on how stress can affect pain. However, most experts agree that stress can exacerbate chronic pain. So, if you suffer from chronic pain in the back or neck, finding a way to reduce the stress in your life may help. Worry-Pain Downward Spiral One theory on how stress can affect pain […]
Tips for Living with Chronic Pain
April 10th, 2020 by Lauren
When an injury is the result of an accident or or fall, we may experience pain but we expect it will eventually go away. However, some pain, chronic pain, can come and go with, what feels like, no end in sight. Living with chronic pain can be difficult. Here are some tips on how to […]
What Causes Neck Pain? Here are 5 Common Causes
March 13th, 2020 by Lauren
Anywhere from 20-70% of individuals will suffer from neck pain at some point in their lives. What causes neck pain? Here are some of the more common causes. Sleeping Position Can Cause Chronic Neck Pain It may sound strange to talk about your posture while you’re sleeping but it can be important. You spend nearly […]
Alcohol and Neck Pain: 3 Ways Drinking Can Be a Pain in the Neck!
January 27th, 2020 by Lauren
In a previous article we discussed alcohol and back pain. In this article, we’re going to keep the focus on the neck. Some people find that they wake up with neck pain the morning after having a few drinks. Could they be related? Let’s take a look at three ways drinking can be a literal […]
How to Choose the Best Pillow for Neck Pain
January 16th, 2020 by Lauren
You spend about one-third of your day sleeping. The position of your neck during that time can have a great impact on your spine and any neck pain you experience. Here are some tips for choosing the best pillow if you suffer from neck pain. Factors to Consider When Choosing a Pillow Pillow Material Feather, […]
3 Neck Stretches for Neck Pain and Forward Head Posture
December 30th, 2019 by Lauren
If you have chronic neck pain or find yourself looking down at your phone too much these 3 stretches for neck pain may be helpful. Posture, Posture, Posture Before we talk about neck stretches we need to talk about posture. Remembering good posture can be critical in preventing or alleviating neck pain. What do we […]
