Articles about neck pain
Rechargeable Spinal Cord Stimulators for Chronic Pain
Last updated: 08/23/2020
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is increasingly being used for hard-to-treat chronic pain. This treatment typically involves implanting a small device underneath the skin in the...
Daily Exercises and Stretches to Prevent Neck Pain
Last updated: 08/23/2020
Poor posture is a common cause of recurring neck pain and stiffness. In most cases, daily neck stretches and exercises are recommended to improve posture and reduce the risk of...
3 Ways Interventional Pain Specialists Help with Spine Care
Last updated: 08/23/2020
Providing successful care for the spine takes a talented team of health providers working in concert with the patient. In cases that involve chronic pain, it may be beneficial...
Neck Pain from Eagle Syndrome
Last updated: 08/23/2020
When the skull’s styloid process—the pointy bone below the ear—becomes elongated in a manner that pushes against a nerve or blood vessel, it can result in Eagle syndrome. Common...
Text Neck Treatment and Prevention
Last updated: 08/14/2020
The strategies on this page for treating and/or preventing neck pain while using smartphones also apply to tablets, e-readers, and other handheld devices. In general, finding...
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
Last updated: 08/14/2020
Cervical degenerative disc disease is a common cause of neck pain and radiating arm pain. It develops when one or more of the cushioning discs in the cervical spine starts to...
