Common Causes of Neck Pain in the Elderly

seniors neck pain causesOlder adults frequently experience neck pain and back pain, with a variety of anatomical, pathological, and physiological factors involved in the development of symptoms. Arthritis is a common cause of neck pain in seniors attributed to the spine itself, as are discogenic disorders, trauma, tumours, and infection. Other issues involve the muscles in the neck, or nervous system function. Below, we outline some key causes of neck pain, because knowing its origins is essential to getting appropriate treatments and, where possible, for preventing pain recurring. Read more

Neck Pain – Is it Your Purse's Fault?

neck pain woman's purse chihuahaImagine tucking a small chihuahua under your arm and heading out for drinks, making sure not to drop that pooch as you navigate the subway, sidewalks, and a crowded bar. Imagine doing this every day for the rest of your life and then consider how that might contribute to the development of chronic neck pain. Read more

Fibromyalgia Relief with Resistance Training and Aerobic Exercise

resistance training for fibromyalgia neck pain relief

Examples of resistance training exercises.

Fibromyalgia is just one of many possible causes of neck pain, and relief from pain can be hard to come by for those with this chronic condition. It’s great to hear then that researchers in Saskatchewan, Canada, may have found evidence of a free and easily accessible pain relief option for millions of fibromyalgia sufferers, namely resistance training and aerobic exercise. Read more

Spiritual Approaches to Neck Pain Relief

prayer and neck pain spiritualityChronic neck pain may drive you to blaspheme on occasion but can prayer and other spiritual approaches actually help relieve chronic pain? Some pain management specialists who embrace an integrative approach do connect spirituality and faith with positive outcomes for pain relief, but how does it work in practice? Read more