"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A week before this past Christmas, and one week after my 26th birthday, I woke up with the worst pain in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." No one should wake up in pain. Unless, of course, we're talking about a little bit of soreness from a ...

Are you dealing with neck and upper back problems? I have personally dealt with all kinds of neck issues resulting in one surgery to fuse C6-7 (cervical spine/neck), and another one later C4-5, and C5 ...

What Is the Cervical Spine? Where Is the Cervical Spine Located? A long, flexible column extending through most of your upper body, the spinal column consists of seven bones called vertebrae. The ...

Everyone has had their fair share of health challenges, one of the biggest challenges I have faced was my struggle with neck pain and a frozen shoulder. You might know what I am talking about. I could ...

Neck injuries aren’t often the first concern after a concussion, but neck pain is a common issue. Neck injuries may complicate your recovery and could lead to long lasting issues. A concussion is a ...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), also called axial spondyloarthritis, can cause stiffness in the neck and shoulders. Neck and shoulder pain might get worse after lying or sitting for a time, causing ...

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 ...

Lisa Brackett, 59, from Lake Worth, Florida, knows she’s in for trouble when her neck starts to hurt. “It feels like a white-hot golf ball at the base of my skull,” she says. “It’s a sickening and ...

If you're constantly staring at a computer screen or looking down at a phone, then you're probably straining more than your eyes. You might also be dealing with "tech neck." Tech neck happens when the ...

Some types of neck surgery include cervical discectomy, cervical fusion, cervical disc replacement, and laminectomy. These procedures address a variety of conditions affecting the top part of the ...