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Occipital Neuralgia – What is it?

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occipital-neuralgia head and neck pain nerve blockHead and neck pain could be caused by occipital neuralgia, a non-fatal condition that involves nerve irritation or injury from a variety of causes. The prefix ‘neuro’ means nerve and ‘algia’ means pain, while ‘occipital’ describes a region of the head running from the spinal column in the neck up to the scalp at the back of the head.

There are numerous possible causes of this kind of spreading neck pain and headache resulting from injury or compression of the greater and lesser occipital nerves. Read more

Top 3 Pillows for Neck Pain

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cats sleeping paws neck pain pillowLooking for a stocking stuffer for a loved one with neck pain? Getting them a new pillow for Christmas might not seem the most exciting thing, but they’ll sure get a lot more benefits from a good night’s sleep than they will an expensive bottle of perfume or some comedy socks. Read more

Trouble Sleeping with Neck Pain? Try These Five Foods That Can Help You Sleep

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sleeping with chronic neck pain foods to help you sleepChronic neck pain can leave you sleep deprived as you toss and turn all night trying to find a comfortable sleeping position. For some, this nightly battle with sleep can lead to some serious anxiety about going to bed at all, so if you’ve got secondary insomnia due to chronic neck pain maybe it’s time for a little natural help with drifting off. Read more

How to Avoid Age-Related Neck Pain

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neck pain age related postureNeck pain is a common problem for older adults but some simple postural tips could help lower your risk of pain and disability and maintain a high quality of life, whatever your age. By keeping the spine nicely aligned you can reduce wear and tear and keep your back and neck strong and supple so as to lower your susceptibility to injury. So, without further ado.. Read more

Ear Pain, Headaches, Pressure, Dizziness and Neck Pain – What's the Cause?

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head neck jaw and ear painNeck pain may occur in isolation but it is also often accompanied by a variety of other symptoms. These range from shooting pains into the arms and hands to difficulties swallowing or even dizziness and nausea. How can you tell if something serious is causing your neck pain, rather than it just being an acute symptom of sleeping in a draughty room? What are your symptoms really telling you? Read more

Tension Neck Syndrome – Solutions for Construction Workers

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tension neck syndrome trapezius muscle anatomyTension neck syndrome is a pretty common condition that is caused by muscle strain in the upper back. The nature of repetitive work in cramped and uncomfortable postures common to the construction industry mean that tension neck syndrome is particularly prevalent amongst those doing manual labour.

The condition can result in neck stiffness, muscle spasms, and neck pain and/or pain radiating from the cervical spine to the shoulders, head, and even into the arms and chest. This condition is particularly common in those working in the construction industry, but there are ways to reduce the risk of tension neck syndrome in such jobs, with many of these solutions also applying in other areas of life. Read more

Neck Pain from Heavy Breasts

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heavy breasts and neck pain causesAt first glance a 1996 court ruling about breast size might appear to have little to do with neck pain, but the ruling in this case supported the notion that breast reduction surgery is medically necessary to relieve neck pain, headaches, and shoulder pain in some patients. So how do heavy breasts cause neck pain, if at all, and what can you do about it? Read more

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

Volleyball and Neck Pain

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beach volleyball and neck painThe sun is shining, you’re in your best beach attire, you’re working up a sweat (and a tan) with some beach volleyball and neck pain strikes. Don’t end up sitting this season out; make sure to avoid injuries by following these simple steps to have fun in the sun and do some great smashes over that volleyball net. Read more

Neck Pain from Breastfeeding

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breastfeeding with neck pain lying downThe trials and tribulations of new motherhood are wide-ranging but one particular problem that is often overlooked is shoulder and neck pain when breastfeeding. For some women this can be so intensely painful that they end up in the emergency room, are prescribed strong analgesics and anti-inflammatories, and often give up on breastfeeding because it becomes impossible. Luckily, there are chiropractors and breastfeeding specialists who can offer good advice to mothers struggling with neck and shoulder pain related to feeding their infant. Read more