You don’t realize how often you move, twist and turn your neck until you’re affected by stiffness and limited mobility in the area. Sometimes the reason behind your stiff neck is obvious, like if you were involved in a rear-end collision, while other times patients can be left scratching their heads as to why their […]
5 Tips To Consider When Recovering From Neck Surgery
If your neck pain has progressed to the point where it’s disrupting your daily life, or it’s simply not responding well to conservative treatment, it may be time to consider neck surgery. A neck procedure can help with a variety of conditions, like a pinched nerve, a bone spur or a shifted vertebral disc. However, […]
A Closer Look At Neck Injuries In College Sports
Athletes twist and turn their spines during athletic competition, so it stands to reason that back injuries are pretty common, especially at the collegiate level. Recently, a study published in Spine decided to take a closer look at when, where and how these injuries occurred among college athletes. In today’s blog, we take a closer […]
Cell Phones Linked To Huge Spike In Head And Neck Injuries
Smartphones are becoming more popular than they were even just a few years ago, and more people in the world own a cell phone than ever before. Because a large portion of the population is relying more heavily on these cellular devices, there’s also a growing interest in the role the device plays in injury. […]
