Sign or Symptom: Neck Pain

Medical news and research articles

How your posture may be fueling neck pain and headaches

If you spend hours a day looking at a computer, tablet or phone, you're not alone. But that daily habit may be quietly contributing to neck pain, headaches and even dizziness—it is a pattern neurologists are seeing more often, ...

'Tech neck' is a pain in more than just the neck

The typical average adult head weighs approximately 10–12 pounds. But did you know that bending it forward at a 45-degree angle to look at a cellphone or tablet can dramatically increase your chances to have "tech neck?"

Why don't we stick to home physiotherapy exercises?

The lack of persistence in home physiotherapy exercises is a well-known problem hindering the effectiveness of treatment. It is especially evident in vestibular rehabilitation (exercises to treat dizziness and balance problems).

Slouching isn't as bad for you as you might think

Often a posture assigned to teenagers and disaffected youth, slouching is traditionally considered to be a "bad" posture—with some claiming it will damage your spine and cause pain.

Study finds exercise can prevent neck pain

Engaging in physical exercise can prevent neck pain, especially among office workers. This is the finding from a recent systematic review with meta-analysis conducted by researchers from the University of Health Sciences ...

Getting rid of neck pain: 6 ways to feel better

The phrase "pain in the neck" is a tongue-in-cheek way to describe annoying situations or people that test our patience, but for those who experience genuine neck pain, it's no laughing matter.

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