Cervical retraction may be a good addition to your home exercise program if you have spinal arthritis, or if you need to strengthen your neck muscles. It is also good for stretching or loosening the ...

which cervical vertebrae (bones in the neck that protect the spinal cord) are injured, and if the spinal cord is involved. A minor compression fracture often can be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) ...

Supporting your neck while you sleep is crucial to getting a good night’s rest and minimizing the neck pain you feel when you’re awake, whether you’re navigating post-injury pain, treating a ...

PEDro is a free, web-based database of evidence relevant to physiotherapy. Bertozzi L, Gardenghi I, Turoni F, et al. Effect of therapeutic exercise on pain and disability in the management of chronic ...

Back sleepers benefit from medium loft pillows that keep the neck or cervical spine in a proper C-shaped curve. Back sleeping is ideal for minimizing pain because it distributes pressure evenly ...

Firstly, the type of device you choose will depend on the type of neck pain you are experiencing. For example, if you have cervical spondylosis, a traction collar may be more suitable than a door ...

Neck pain was the main presenting complaint (98%). Neurological symptoms were reported in 43%, half having concussion. Hyperextension of the neck accounted for a third of all cases and was usually the ...

“A pain in the neck” – it ... Ensure the movement comes from the neck and not just the head. This exercise strengthens the deep cervical flexors and helps correct forward head posture ...