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Herniated Disc Causes – What You Can Do To Avoid Disc Damage

Herniated Disc CausesOftentimes, a herniated disc causes discomfort that stems from damage to the outer shell of one of the flexible cushions that separate the stacked vertebrae of the spine. Each intervertebral disc has a tough outer covering called an annulus fibrosus, and this outer layer surrounds a soft inner core. The top one-third of the annulus fibrosus has nerve endings, and if there is a tear in the annulus fibrosus, the nerve endings can become irritated and painful. In addition, the tissues of a torn disc can impinge  on a nearby nerve root, resulting in pain, numbness, weakness, or a pins and needles sensation in the extremities. So, you may ask, what causes a disc to tear in the first place? There are actually many factors that can lead to a herniated disc. While some causes, such as improper lifting techniques, are avoidable, others, like simple genetics, are not. Read more

Neck Pain from Heavy Breasts

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

Preventing Future Deaths from Football Neck Injury

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Malcom Floyd is out indefinitely after serious neck injury last week.

A tragic accident in a preseason scrimmage last week resulted in the death of high school footballer, De’Antre Turman, from a broken neck. This week, San Diego Chargers’ wide receiver Malcom Floyd also suffered a neck injury while playing football which saw him stretchered off the field.

Are neck injuries, and even fatalities, a simple fact of footballing life? Is enough being done to stop them happening? Read more

Antibiotics – Are They Causing Your Neck Pain?

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Peripheral nerve damage and neck pain need adding to this list of fluoroquinolone's adverse effects.

There are many causes of pinched nerves in the neck and resulting neck pain but new guidelines highlight how your neck pain might be triggered by antibiotics taken for an unrelated condition. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now requires peripheral neuropathy to be listed more prominently as a possible side effect of fluoroquinolone antibiotics, with potentially serious and permanent nerve damage a risk even with short term use of these antibacterial drugs. Read more

Volleyball and Neck Pain

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

Are Your Properly Protecting Yourself Against Whiplash? Watch this Short Video to Find Out!

Many cases of whiplash and neck pain could be prevented by taking a few seconds to make some simple adjustments to your driving set-up. Don’t wait until you’ve experienced the pain of injury and have to research your whiplash treatment options before taking action. Adjust your seating position every time you get in the car if you share your vehicle with another driver and make sure to take the following safety tips into account when buying a new car. Read more