Neck Pain

Cervical Pain or Neck Pain

August 13, 2019 | Comments Off on Cervical Pain or Neck Pain

Cervical Pain or Neck Pain What is it, what are possible causes and approaches and for treatment. The cervical spine is comprised of 7 segmented vertebrae. The spinal cord, an extension of the brain, exists through an opening at the bottom of the skull. At each spinal vertebrae two sets of nerves controlling sensory and…

Front Neck Pain

April 18, 2019 | Comments Off on Front Neck Pain

What Can Cause Front Neck Pain? Pain in the front of your neck can be caused by various factors. First, it is important to rule out potentially serious causes, such as tumors,  infection and other problems, so having it checked by a professional is always a good idea.  Let’s assume though that we are talking…

The Chiropractic Adjustment

February 6, 2019 | Comments Off on The Chiropractic Adjustment

It is estimated that there are more than 100 named methods of spinal manipulation treatment (SMT)  techniques or methods.  Several  high quality research studies have demonstrated that SMT is an effective non-invasive conservative treatment for  mechanical spinal related disorders. SMT is dated back to ancient China. Modern methods were introduced in the late 19th and…

Pinched Nerve in the Neck

February 6, 2019 | Comments Off on Pinched Nerve in the Neck

Pinched Nerve in the Neck. What is it, what can cause it, what are the treatment options and what should I expect? The cervical spine is comprised of 7 segmented vertebrae. The spinal cord, a extension of the brain, exist at the bottom of the skull. At each spinal vertebrae  two sets of nerves controlling…

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Whiplash and Whiplash Treatment

December 1, 2018 | Comments Off on Whiplash and Whiplash Treatment

What Is Whiplash? Whiplash, which is known to many people as neck sprain, is an injury following trauma or damage to the neck. Often it stems from sudden backward or forward movement of the head such as you would experience in a car accident. Damage can be seen along the neck to vertebral discs, ligaments,…

What is a Herniated Disc?

July 15, 2018 | Comments Off on What is a Herniated Disc?

Herniated Disc Overview The inter-vertebral disc is composed of cartilage tissue between two spinal vertebra. It serves as a cushion separating two bone. The outer strong fibers are called the annulus with a nucleus of gelatinous material in the center. Mechanically the discs function as the “shock absorbers” for the spine. There are 23 discs…

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Herniated Disc in Neck

July 14, 2018 | Comments Off on Herniated Disc in Neck

What is it? A herniated disc in the neck is when the material between the intervertebral disc (called Nucleus Pulposus) breaks through the outer lining or ring material (called Annulus Fibrosis) that helps to make up the core between the vertebra that provides shock absorption for the spine. When this material seeps its way into…

unhappy woman suffering from pinched nerve and neck pain

Pinched Nerve

May 12, 2018 | Comments Off on Pinched Nerve

The term “pinched nerve” is a general term used In musculoskeletal medicine used to describe a condition where a component of a nerve is compromised is some manner by way of excessive pressure which can be from surrounding structures, inflammation, abnormal growths like tumors etc. In this article, we will narrow the discussion of pinched…

Young man holding his neck muscle in pain

Neck Muscle Pain

May 12, 2018 | Comments Off on Neck Muscle Pain

Neck muscle pain can be very painful and disruptive in your life when it happens. Imagine one morning you wake up and you try to turn your head and you suddenly feel a sharp pain that quickly grabs your attention. You immediately grab your neck as you try to catch your breath! Has this ever happened…

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Best Pillows for Neck Pain: Seven Core Products Pillows, Home Tested

February 8, 2017 | Comments Off on Best Pillows for Neck Pain: Seven Core Products Pillows, Home Tested

Best Pillows for Neck Pain: Seven Core Products Pillows, Home Tested By Brian Acton Neck pain can be a complicated condition, with a great variety of potential contributing factors. As a result, there’s no one-size-fits all solution. Because the way we sleep can be a major contributor to our spinal health, Core Products carries many…