Category: Neck Pain

There are many treatment options for those suffering from neck pain.  There is conventional medical care where the family doctor will usually prescribe a muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory, and/or pain killer to help patients through episodes of acute neck pain.  However, many patients with neck pain have been through the process of treatments associated with medications…

A 48-year-old male had left sided neck pain with intermittent left arm tingling, numbness, and aching for 2.5 months. The pain was described as a deep nagging ache on the left side of the neck with a more intense pain in the left shoulder blade that occurred without any specific activity.  Also, no particular position…

When you look at the neck from the side view, there should be a curve.  This study showed that the curve should be about 31-40 degrees, and if you have less than 20 degrees of curve, you are more likely to have neck related symptoms. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2005 Mar-Apr;28(3):187-93. Determining the relationship between cervical lordosis and neck complaints McAviney J, Schulz D, Bock R, Harrison…