Certain exercises, such as stretches and rotations, can help heal herniated discs by pushing the disc away from the nerve root. Herniated discs (also called bulging discs or slipped discs) can be ...

“Sidebend your neck to bring your ear to your shoulder. You should feel a gentle pulling sensation along the opposite side of your neck,” says Brown. “You can add overpressure by putting your hand on ...

Neck stiffness hits hard after long hours at desks, hunching over phones, or waking from a bad pillow night. It limits turns, ...

Unfortunately, a pain in the neck is a common experience for many of us in this technology-driven world. "Tech neck—or text neck—is a term commonly used to describe neck pain or stiffness caused by ...

Neck rotations also promote better blood circulation to the head and brain area. The circular motion stimulates blood flow, ...

Workplace ergonomics are important for organizations interested in maximizing employee health outcomes. Physical well-being encompasses many aspects, one of which includes musculoskeletal function.

A pinched nerve in your neck, also known as cervical radiculopathy, can cause pain, weakness, numbness, and limited motion, according to Cleveland Clinic. Your neck contains your cervical spine, which ...

The human head weighs approximately 10-12 pounds when properly aligned over the spine. But as it tilts forward, the position most office workers adopt while focusing on screens, that weight ...

After staring at a computer screen for hours at a time, the body often gives us a clue that it is stressed: nagging neck and back pain. To fix the problem, you might have gotten advice to focus on ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you have a desk job, you know it’s all too easy to get stuck in your seat for hours. Before you know it, it’s five p.m., and you’ve ...

Medications and steroid injections are first-line treatments for occipital neuralgia. Exercises you can do at home or with a physical therapist may complement them. Occipital neuralgia causes intense ...