"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 ...

Thyroid problems are often associated with common symptoms like fatigue, hair loss or trouble shedding stubborn pounds. But discomfort in a specific area of your neck can also be an important sign ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

Laptops strain your neck over time—but raising your screen offers quick relief.

Sit or stand with arms by your side and gently draw your shoulder blades down and back, as if sliding them into your back ...

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 ...

When you need to stretch out stiff muscles, it’s natural to hear a “snap, crackle, pop!” with no Rice Krispies in sight. But when it comes to your neck, you may be wondering if there may be any ...