Archive for the ‘Neck Pain’ Category
Stiff Neck: Causes, Symptoms and Remedies
October 31st, 2018 by Lauren
Having a stiff neck is not comfortable. It can make performing normal daily tasks uncomfortable or painful. However, in most cases, a stiff neck isn’t serious and will resolve itself within a few days. Here are some common causes, symptoms and treatment methods for a stiff neck. Causes of a Stiff Neck There can be […]
Text Neck Syndrome: What You Need to Know
September 12th, 2018 by Lauren
Have you heard about text neck syndrome? It’s also been called “tech neck” and is sometimes referred to by doctors as forward head posture (FHP). Well, it’s not just caused by texting. It can affect people who spend a lot of time on mobile devices or computers. Here’s what you need to know about text […]
Pinched Nerve in Neck Symptoms
September 5th, 2018 by Lauren
A pinched nerve in your neck can be caused by something as simple as making repetitive motions or maintaining one position for too long (ie: while sleeping). It can also be caused by something internal, like a herniated disc. How do you know if you have a pinched nerve in your neck? Let’s take a […]
Spine Anatomy Part 2 – Cervical Anatomy
June 18th, 2018 by Lauren
In the second part of our series on the anatomy of the spine we’ll look at the cervical anatomy. In part 1 we talked about vertebrae anatomy. Now that we have a basic understanding of the anatomy of each individual vertebrae we can start to take a look at how groups of vertebrae work together […]
Shoulder Pain: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
May 22nd, 2018 by Lauren
After back and neck pain, shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal complaint of patients. Shoulder Pain Diagnosis Shoulder pain diagnosis can be tricky as many things can cause an individual to experience pain in the shoulder. For example, shoulder pain can result from issues within the shoulder, the upper area of the spine or […]
7 Effective Pinched Nerve Remedies
June 2nd, 2017 by Lauren
A pinched nerve in your lower back or neck can be debilitating. Treatment can vary but in this article we’ll discuss some common pinched nerve remedies. What is a Pinched Nerve? A pinched nerve occurs when something (bone, ligament, muscle, etc) puts pressure on a nerve. This can limit the nerve’s ability to function and […]
The McKenzie Method for Back and Neck Pain
May 20th, 2017 by Lauren
The McKenzie Method (MDT) is a method for assessing, classifying and treating patients with pain in their back, neck, arms and legs. It is a non-surgical treatment that involves physical therapy and exercises. What is the McKenzie Method? The McKenzie Method (also know as MDT for Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy) is a system for assessing, […]
