Neck Pain

When conventional pain control methods don’t work, consider trying lesser-known methods, like acupuncture and holistic treatments.

It’s a common assumption that cracking your neck leads to arthritis. Here’s what really happens.

An artificial cervical disc can help ease the pain, weakness, and numbness that may be caused by a cervical herniated disc.

Carpal tunnel syndrome, a cervical herniated disc, and rheumatoid arthritis can all cause numbness in your hands. Make sure you have the correct diagnosis before you proceed with a treatment.

When neurological deficits develop in the arm or hand due to a pinched nerve in the neck, it is called cervical radiculopathy. Learn about this condition’s causes and when to see a doctor.

A cervical selective nerve root block can help your doctor locate which of your nerves is irritated, and may also reduce pain in your neck, shoulders, arms, and hands.

Cervical stenosis with myelopathy can have painful, far-reaching effects on your body and health. Learn how cervical stenosis develops and how to spot the signs and symptoms.

Pinched nerves in the neck heal within 8 to 12 weeks and pinched nerves in the lower back heal spontaneously within 1 to 2 weeks but may last up to 12 weeks.

Neck strains and sprains occur when soft tissues become injured within the neck. Discover how these injuries happen, what they feel like, and how to treat them.

For chronic neck or back pain, some people prefer to apply ice, whereas others might prefer heat or a combination of the two. Learn about simple ways to make a gel ice pack or moist heat pack.