Causes of Neck and Shoulder Pain

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Is there an obvious culprit for your neck and shoulder pain?

Chronic neck and shoulder pain can be the result of a number of different conditions but it is vital to find out what’s causing your pain so as to treat it most effectively. Oftentimes, pain in the right side of the neck and shoulder can be attributed to a postural preference. In other cases, cumulative damage in the bones, ligaments, and discs in the neck can result in chronic neck and shoulder pain, as can autoimmune diseases, and acute neck trauma. If you’re suffering from ongoing neck and shoulder pain then figuring out the cause is half the battle to relieving the pain. Read more

Pain in Throat and Neck

throat and neck pain laryngeal cancerEar, nose, and throat clinics are full of kids waiting to have their tonsils whipped out, but what about if you have a sore throat and neck pain as an adult? Does recurring throat and neck pain also necessitate surgery? If you’re suffering from chronic, severe, or recurring bouts of pain in the neck and throat then it’s time to see your physician and find out what’s going on. Read more

Symptoms of a Herniated Disc in the Neck

Herniated disc in the neckA herniated disc in the neck is not as common as in the lower back, but it does happen. Interestingly, the causes of disc herniation in the lumbar region mirror those of the same condition in the cervical (neck) region. That is, the intervertebral discs in both regions are subjected to a great deal of wear and tear over the years. This wear and tear is exacerbated by the rigors of spinal movement and the challenge of bearing weight (of the head, in the case of the neck, and of the upper body, in the case of the lumbar spine). Another quality they share is that unless there is consistent compression of a nearby spinal nerve, a herniated disc could very well remain undetected. Read more

How to Tell if You Have a Pinched Nerve in the Neck

Pinched nerve in the neckA pinched nerve in the neck is not what it sounds like in most cases. Far more often than not, what people refer to as a “pinched nerve” in the upper back (or “cervical” region of the spine) is actually a strained muscle. The muscles in the neck region might become strained when you sleep with your head in an awkward position, or if your head turns quickly at an unusual angle. While extremely painful in some cases, the pain will usually subside after a few days, and can typically be managed using over-the-counter pain medication. However, there is another condition that actually does deserve the title, “pinched nerve,” and that can produce symptoms which are much more difficult to manage. Read more

Tips for Sleeping after Neck Surgery for a Degenerative Spine Condition

Neck surgeryOne of the most difficult aspects of the recovery period after neck surgery is sleeping. Depending on what type of procedure you underwent for your degenerative spine condition and how invasive the procedure was, you can anticipate at least a few uncomfortable nights in the immediate aftermath of a cervical operation. Fortunately, with each passing night, the discomfort should subside more and more, and comfortable sleep will once again become the norm. Meanwhile, here are a few tips to help you grab as much shut-eye as possible while you recover from neck surgery. Read more

Ditch the Dangerous NSAIDs – How These Three Natural Products Might Be Better for Chronic Neck Pain

glucosamine chondroitin osteoarthritis neck pain What if there were a way for those suffering with neck pain from arthritis to ditch the dangerous NSAIDs and opiates and help relieve pain naturally, whilst improving long-term health? No epidural steroid injections, no surgery, no elaborate physical therapy requirements but you still get pain relief within a week or so and the added benefit of knowing that chronic degenerative processes are being fought against to help improve and maintain your mobility and flexibility. Sounds too good to be true? It might be very real and it might be sitting on the shelf at your local natural products store: MSM, glucosamine and chondroitin, a powerful combination for neck pain relief that is backed by rigorous research. Read more