Most people don’t think about how much they look up or move their head upward. At least, they don’t until their neck starts to hurt when they look upward. People who feel neck pain when looking up aren’t alone. It’s estimated that up to 50% of Americans experience...
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Neck pain: Physical therapy or chiropractor?
Every year more than 30% of people experience neck pain, according to the Mayo Clinic. Pain in this area can come from a whiplash injury you received in a car accident. It could also be related to a recently developed sports injury, or you might have a posture problem...
Minimizing the long-term effects of whiplash with physical therapy
Whiplash is a common term for the severe forward-and-back motion the neck undergoes when it is subjected to high-impact forces, such as those occurring in a car accident. While whiplash can result in immediate pain, for many, the onset of symptoms can be delayed for...
What should you do about neck pain at the base of your skull?
Neck pain can develop for a number of different reasons and, although the area is relatively small, in a number of different locations. While many people experience neck pain in the middle and lower part of the cervical (upper) spinal region, some report the pain and...
Two bulging neck disc treatment exercises in Mattawan, MI
A bulging neck disc happens when a disc in your neck is put under more pressure than normal. This extra pressure causes the disc to extend beyond the vertebrae, and the bulging part of the disc can rub on spinal nerves and cause neck pain. If you have a bulging neck...
Three causes of right side neck stiffness
Without your neck, your head wouldn’t be able to move as much as it does. In fact, you would have to turn your whole body to look in a specific direction. The neck is also a complex structure, and it can be affected by many issues. One issue that commonly affects the...
Physical therapy for neck arthritis in Plainwell, MI
Arthritis can be a pain in the neck, literally. When joints between the cervical vertebrae become damaged, whether due to an injury or erosion, cervical arthritis develops. This can happen due to age or injury. Neck arthritis leads to a loss in mobility, muscle...
Neck pain treatment in Plainwell, MI
If you’re in need of neck pain treatment in and around Plainwell, Michigan, finding relief is closer than you think. At Armor Physical Therapy, we have clinics throughout southwest Michigan dedicated to treating musculoskeletal conditions like neck pain. In fact, our...
What are the causes of neck pain?
There are many causes of neck pain. Debilitating pain and discomfort in this area could stem from a variety of factors like your muscles tightening from added stress in your life, degeneration of the vertebrae and discs in the neck as you age or neck strain caused by...
How to find a physical therapist in Kalamazoo, MI, for neck pain treatment
Neck pain can be acute or chronic and it can have a wide array of causes. While injuries such as whiplash or a muscle strain may come to mind, spine conditions such as arthritis and bulging discs can also be common contributors. Regardless of the specific cause, neck...
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