Can a pinched nerve be the cause of my recurring headaches?
Can a pinched nerve cause headaches? Pinched nerves can cause muscle spasms, headaches and other symptoms in the neck. The headaches they cause are known as cervicogenic headaches. A pinched nerve may resolve itself naturally. In some instances, however, they can be debilitating. It may interest you to learn more about pinched nerves in your […]
3 things that people with a stiff neck from sleeping tend to have in common
Are you waking up in the morning with a stiff, aching neck? You may have simply slept on it the wrong way, or you may be feeling the effects of a previous sports injury or car accident. Regardless, if you wake up with a stiff neck from sleeping, it could affect the way you feel […]
Where did the neck pain at the base of my skull come from?
While there are a variety of causes for neck pain, it can often be difficult to determine the cause in many cases. Most neck pain is not caused by serious disease. However, living with neck pain can be unpleasant for some, and downright unbearable for others, leaving many people seeking the cause of their neck […]
Want to know how to get rid of a kink in the neck? Physical therapy can help
Do you have a neck kink that is uncomfortable or even painful to live with? If so, then you’re probably wondering how to get rid of it. The first step is to determine the cause of the kink in your neck. Many lifestyle choices can cause a neck kink, like spending a lot of time […]
Five ways physical therapists can help the pain in the lower part of the back of your head
If you suffer from pain in the lower back of your head, you shouldn’t ignore it. Over time, this pain can be worsened by ignoring it. However, that depends on the cause of your pain. The first step is determining the cause of your pain. Usually this kind of pain is caused by a condition […]
What can physical therapists do for the neck pain at the base of your skull?
If you experience neck pain at the base of your skull, you shouldn’t ignore your pain. Sometimes this kind of pain can be worsened over time by ignoring it. The good news is that neck pain is often caused by a condition that can be improved with physical therapy. Do you experience neck pain at […]
Three types of stiff neck treatment your physical therapist may use
Chronic neck stiffness commonly affects many people. On average, several hours every day are spent looking down at our phone screens or other devices. This can lead to bad posture, which can contribute to a stiff neck. Ignoring this problem can make it worse. That’s why seeking treatment for a stiff neck can lead to […]
How to get relief from neck pain when working with a physical therapist
Your neck hurts every time you turn your head to talk to someone. When you pull up to a stop sign and look for traffic, your neck pain spikes. Anyone who can relate to any of these scenarios is likely desperate to learn how to get relief from neck pain. How many people are living […]
How to help the crick in your neck
Do you have a crick in your neck that makes going through the day uncomfortable or even painful? There can be many different causes behind a crick in the neck. This is not an uncommon problem, since many of us spend a lot of time looking at our phones or computer screens for long periods […]
How to relieve a stiff neck without taking medication
Dealing with a stiff neck can put a damper on your life. Many of us spend time looking at screens like the phone and the computer, which can contribute to chronic neck stiffness. There can also be many other different causes behind a stiff neck, like labor-intensive jobs or an injury. Regardless of the underlying […]
Why was the loud pop in my neck followed by pain?
The short answer to this question is that you’ve injured a structure in your neck. Finding out what injury you have may require visiting a medical professional, such as a physical therapist. Neck pain is something that many Americans are familiar with, and it’s reported that about 5.8% of women and 4% of men are […]
Had a stiff neck for months? These three things could be the reason why!
You go through life with your neck feeling like a plank of wood every day, and you’re tired of it. If this describes your daily life, no one would blame you for being sick of it. Many people would even empathize with you since they also deal with neck stiffness and pain that lasts for […]
