Many things can contribute to neck pain: poor posture, sitting for hours on end and a lacking ergonomic work set-up can all lead to neck and back discomfort. One treatment that can help relieve pain ...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – A brand new artificial disc is helping patients with severe neck pain. CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez reports this new disc is much more like the body's own natural discs than older ...
Over 30% of people report they have neck pain, and of those, 50% will continue to have problems without any real answers or solutions. The last two years of the pandemic saw people becoming generally ...
Neck pain is a common condition that can have many different causes. Although surgery is a potential treatment for long-term neck pain, it’s rarely the first option. In fact, many cases of neck pain ...
Cervical radiculitis (cervical radiculopathy) happens when something presses up against one of the nerve roots near the top of your spine. This pressure is usually caused by a herniated or worn ...
The neck makes up a small portion of the spinal column. Healthcare professionals refer to this section as the cervical spine. A specialist cervical pillow adds a layer of extra support for the neck ...
Doctors have long relied on measurements like body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratios to assess health risks. However, researchers are increasingly focusing their attention on an unexpected ...
Constant use of a smartphone can affect one's eyesight, new research suggests, but negative effects may have more to do with how you hold it, rather than the device itself. David Allamby, an eye ...
Involvement of cervical spinal cord by Actinomycosis and consequent cord compression is a rare presentation. As the organism is located in nose and throat, the face and jaw area is commonly affected.
Are you dealing with neck and upper back problems? I have personally dealt with all kinds of neck issues resulting in one surgery to fuse C6-7 (cervical spine/neck), and another one later C4-5, and C5 ...