Are you concerned that you have a pinched nerve in your neck? Would you describe the pain as burning, or shooting? Does it travel down to the shoulder blade or down the arm? If so, then a pinched nerve may be the source of the issue. Most often a “pinched nerve” will...
Did you ever just wake up with neck pain? And now you are having trouble turning your head and functioning. This is an all-too-common story told by people with neck pain. Often when questioned, many cannot think of anything that caused their pain. Some will say they...
Are you unable to turn your head due to neck pain? Not only is it a literal pain in your neck, but it also can greatly inhibit your daily life. Being unable to turn your head can cause many issues. It can impact the ability to communicate with others around you. It...
Trying to decide if that pain is neck or shoulder pain? That area of soreness or ache that lives in the region between your neck and shoulder. In truth the issue could be related to either or both at the same time. Commonly people will attempt to “stretch” but too...
Have you reached the point where stretching isn’t helping your neck pain? Maybe you get some short-term relief, but the pain (and tightness) returns in 20 or 30 minutes. So, you tried stretching more, only things are no better…even months later. And now you are not...
Have you ever felt that your head feels heavy? That your head is too heavy for your neck to hold up or support. And very likely your head and/or neck hurts as well. If so, know these are common issues that are treatable. People often describe difficulty lifting their...
Are you unable to look down without severe pain? This pain may run from your neck part way down your back or even into an arm. Having trouble with this can certainly be an issue for many daily tasks. Activities from cooking to cleaning, to typing, or even looking at...
Have you ever experienced your arm tingling when you turn your head? If so, you probably do (did) not like it. What was your response? Just don’t look that way, take medication, do nothing, or call a healthcare professional? Maybe you did several of these. All are...
There are instances where arm pain may be coming from the neck. Its true, even if a person does not have neck pain, it is possible for arm pain to be coming from the neck. That sharp, shooting, numbness, or tingling could be coming from the neck. How can I know where...
Many with neck pain wonder what is the best pillow for neck pain. People spend hundreds of dollars searching for THE solution. Unfortunately, most still feel their pillow is the problem. Ultimately, there is no one right answer. However, there are some suggestions...