Early recognition of cervical spine disorders and timely evaluation help prevent permanent neurological damage, improve ...

Over 30% of people report they have neck pain, and of those, 50% will continue to have problems without any real answers or solutions. The last two years of the pandemic saw people becoming generally ...

Doctors have long relied on measurements like body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratios to assess health risks. However, researchers are increasingly focusing their attention on an unexpected ...

Cracking your neck is a habit many turn to for quick relief from stiffness or stress, often without a second thought. But could this everyday move do more harm than good? Dr Kunal Sood, MD, a double ...

At work or in our free time, we’re constantly using computers and/or electronic devices. But if we’re not careful, all that time can lead to physical injury. KERA’s Sam Baker talks about "tech-neck" ...

Tech neck refers to the stiffness, soreness, and strain in your neck and shoulders caused by looking down at phones, tablets, ...

ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 24 (UPI) --As medical concerns mount over chronic pain among young smartphone users dubbed "tech neck," experts are calling for new measures to counteract the phenomenon, which ...

That satisfying “pop” when you twist your neck might provide momentary relief, but the risks associated with this common habit deserve serious attention. Many people instinctively crack their necks ...

Neck muscles have an essential role in supporting and stabilizing your neck. More than 20 muscles are working to keep your head supported and moving. Your neck muscles have a range of responsibilities ...

Tremors are involuntary shaking movements in one or several parts of the body. These abnormal movements happen because of muscle contractions. Most sources do not list spinal problems as a potential ...