Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

What Is Text Neck Syndrome? Depending on the angle, your head can weigh 27 to 60 pounds, so your neck muscles will get a real workout if you angle your face down for multiple hours daily to look at ...

Neck and shoulder pain can be caused by poor posture, muscle strains, or degenerative conditions, which break down the structure and function of certain organs and tissues. Targeted exercises can help ...

But here's the good news: we don't have to just live with it. Often, the right movement is our best friend. So today, let's chat about how some simple and effective exercises can become your best ...

A cervical epidural steroid injection goes into a space near the spine and has anti-inflammatory effects. But it’s not recommended for everyone with chronic pain. A cervical epidural steroid injection ...

Cervical radiculitis (cervical radiculopathy) happens when something presses up against one of the nerve roots near the top of your spine. This pressure is usually caused by a herniated or worn ...

Burning pain in the shoulder or shoulder blade can come from various injuries or conditions. Sometimes, the pain resolves quickly on its own, but other times, a person may require treatment from a ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 86 year old woman in good health, and I run and walk regularly. I was having intense pain in the area of my right shoulder as well as down my arm on and off. I sent a note to ...

Nerve ablation may ease pain from arthritis, nerve damage, or tumors. Procedures usually occur in hospitals or clinics and take 15 minutes to an hour. Pain relief from nerve ablation can last up to ...

Are you constantly experiencing neck pain? You may not notice it at first, but sometimes it's due to prolonged head bending, sitting stationary for an extended period, poor sitting posture, and a ...

Back pain affects millions of Americans each year, with pinched nerves ranking among the most uncomfortable and disruptive causes. This specific type of discomfort occurs when surrounding tissues—like ...