Neck misalignment: Symptoms, signs and treatments
Neck misalignment can reveal itself in a number of different ways. This condition can lead to serious discomfort and even chronic neck pain. If you feel a sharp pain in your neck after a long day of work, or experience neck pain when you wake up in the morning, you may be suffering from neck […]
4 causes of sore front neck muscles
Typically, if you have pain around the front of your neck, you may assume it’s caused by a sore throat. While this is one possible condition that can cause your front neck muscles to be sore, if your pain is not accompanied with other cold or flu symptoms and instead feels tied to the motion […]
What is neck crepitus (and what can you do about it)?
Neck crepitus is a condition involving the sound that the tissue in the neck and spinal column makes upon movement. Most people experience this at some point in their lives. When the sounds of neck movement show up without any other symptoms, this is usually nothing to be concerned about. However, when your neck movements […]
What can I do about neck pain when turning my head?
Unfortunately, it’s very likely that you will experience neck pain more than once in your life. Studies indicate that up to 65% of people recover from a neck pain episode within one year. However, many people experience neck pain episodes several times throughout their lifetime. Neck pain that flares when you turn your head can […]
5 stiff neck remedies you can do at home
Do you find yourself constantly battling with a stiff neck, turning everyday activities into daunting tasks? You’re not alone. At Armor Physical Therapy, we understand how limiting and frustrating neck stiffness can be. Neck pain is the fourth-leading cause of disability around the world, and it is often linked to stiffness and lack of mobility. […]
Why am I feeling neck pain at the base of my skull?
Neck pain is one of the most common types of pain among American adults. In fact, about 6% of women and 4% of men are dealing with neck pain on a daily basis. If you’re experiencing neck pain at the base of your skull, you could be experiencing symptoms of a variety of conditions. Determining […]
Why do I have muscle pain in the front of my neck?
If you have pain around the front of your neck, you may think it’s caused by a sore throat. However, if your pain isn’t accompanied by any other symptoms of a sore throat and instead feels connected to the movement of your neck, you may have a musculoskeletal injury. This kind of injury refers to […]
Pain in the neck when breathing: Why you’re feeling it and what PT can do about it
Many people feel neck pain after a long day of sitting at a computer or from having slept on it the wrong way. Roughly 30% of adults report having experienced neck pain at one point or another. Most of these aches and pains will go away after a while. However, if you are experiencing neck […]
How to relieve muscle spasms in the neck and shoulder at home using things you learned in PT
If you’ve had a muscle spasm before, you know how painful it can be and why most people do their best to avoid them. On average, about 60% of adults have reported experiencing muscle spasms on occasion. Most people aren’t aware that physical therapy can help with muscle spasms. Not only this, but a physical […]
4 benefits of doing neck range-of-motion exercises daily
One out of 3 people experience neck pain at least once a year. While types of neck pain can vary, they can all significantly impact a person’s range of motion. Range of motion refers to the amount of movement around a joint or body part. Neck stiffness often reduces a person’s range of motion and […]
4 tips that can make living with degenerative disc disease in the neck easier in just minutes a day
Despite its name, degenerative disc disease is not actually a disease. It is a condition that can occur due to the natural wear and tear that we put on our spine as we age. Most people’s spinal discs show signs of wear as we grow older, and nearly 80% of adults over the age of […]
3 ways PT can help if you still have chronic neck pain after a cervical fusion
Cervical fusion is a surgery meant to help patients who suffer from chronic neck pain. While most cases of neck pain can be treated without the need for surgery, some patients experience pain between the discs in their spine that does not go away even after treatment. In those cases, cervical fusion helps to remove […]
