Researchers have identified objective evidence of how the neck muscles are involved in primary headaches, according to a study being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society ...
This week we are going to discuss a topic that we have discussed in the past, however, I feel it bears repeating as it is a very prevalent problem. The subject is trigger points of the musculature.
A muscle knot in the neck is a tight, contracting muscle that can cause pain, tenderness, and headaches. Common triggers include unhealthy posture, stress, inactivity, overuse, and prolonged sitting.
It appears that patients with tension-type headache (TTH) have relatively weak neck extension muscles, a new study shows. Researchers found that these patients are 26% weaker than controls with ...
Tension headaches are relatively common, but that doesn't make them any less painful. The Cleveland Clinic reports that over 70% of people experience tension headaches from time to time, with some ...
Muscle tension and back strain are common causes of neck pain. Worn joints and broken down cartilage can also be a factor. Neck pain usually centers on one location in your neck, but it can also be ...
Neck tension refers to neck pain that develops when the muscles in the neck cannot relax. This can lead to soreness, muscle spasms, and headaches. There are various causes, ranging from joint issues ...
The human head weighs approximately 10-12 pounds when properly aligned over the spine. But as it tilts forward, the position most office workers adopt while focusing on screens, that weight ...