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.
Neck pain and stiffness can interfere with your sleep. Here are some tips to reduce neck pain by considering your sleep position, pillow, phone use, and exercise habits.
Pain under the shoulder blade can be especially problematic and limit activities that involve arm movements or bending the back. Here are some tips to find relief.
A pinched nerve in the neck or back can cause shock-like pain, tingling, numbness, and/or weakness into the arm or leg. Here are some treatment ideas and how long it may take to find relief.
Lower back pain can significantly increase during functional activities, such as sitting, getting up from a seated position, or bending forward. Here are a few potential reasons why this type of pain can occur.
A warm sensation in the thigh may be caused due to a pinched nerve or a musculoskeletal disorder in the lower back, pelvis, hip, or thigh. This blog reviews a few potential causes of warmth in the thigh region.
Sometimes a problem in the spine can cause pain along a rib and in the chest or abdomen. Here are some ways that dysfunction in or near the spine may contribute to rib pain on the side or front of the body.
Having issues with breathing is a troubling sign. If it’s accompanied by back pain, the causes could range anywhere from a muscle strain to spinal instability or something more serious.
News reports sensationalized claims of excessive phone use potentially causing young people to start growing small horns, but the data is lacking. For anyone concerned about phone or computer use, here are some tips for maintaining good posture and reducing neck and back pain.
