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Neck Muscles Most Responsible For Your Stiff Neck And Trigger Points: The Levator Scapulae & Trapezius by Nav J. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 16 Aug 2009 10:23pm You wake up with a stiff neck after sleeping on the couch the night before and find that you cannot turn your head- what could be causing this inability to turn your head, stiffness and overall pain in your neck? Today I want to discuss a muscle called the levator scapulae and also revisit a muscle we have talked about previously: the trapezius m ... Read on »

Neck Pain, Upper Back Pain and Shoulder Pain Common in Cyclists by Nav J. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 30 Sep 2008 1:14am

4 Comments The American Bureau of Transportation Statistics states that there are more than 40 million Americans who ride bikes at least monthly. Over 5 million people ride at least 20 days/month. With so many Americans bicycling injuries sustained have also risen especially neck and upper back pain. Because of the position that a cyclist takes while b ... Read on »

Neck Pain Exercises That Will Do the Trick by BerryRipe Posted Wed 27 Mar 2013 11:08am Neck pain can be particularly unpleasant as it makes performing basic tasks very difficult, such as turning your head, sitting at a desk and even sleeping. In addition, neck pain can worsen or even cause headache pain. A good, natural way to control neck pain is through exercise. The following are several exercises that a ... Read on »

Which Sleeping Position is the Best for You? by Nav J. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 03 May 2009 10:38pm You spend about 1/3 of your life sleeping - are you sleeping the right way that facilitates the best sleep possible? Are you waking up stiff with neck and shoulder pain every morning? What is the best position for sleep that will place the least stress on your neck and lower back area? Well a lot has to do with the position that you sleep in. S ... Read on »

A Simple Shoulder Fix by Eric C. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Tue 26 Aug 2008 11:45am For those of you with testy shoulders, give this levator scapulae stretch a try: To stretch the right levator scapulae, put your right hand behind your back as if you’re getting handcuffed, then look down toward your left foot while pulling your head in that same direction with the left hand. You’ll feel a stretch along ... Read on »

Q&A from Friday's Post by Mike R. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Fri 12 Dec 2008 2:59pm This was originally posted as a comment but I figured I'd throw it in here... Hi Mike. I currently have neck soreness and tightness all the time. It definitely affects my ROM, but some days are worse than others. What would you recommend? Do you cover how to deal with this in " Inside Out"? Thanks, Paul Tha ... Read on »

Opening the Chest, Part I by Courtney P. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 12 Sep 2008 9:28am Most of us find ourselves in the very common "hunched over" (or protracted) posture on a daily basis. As I type this blog entry, I am very conscious of how my head is tilted forward to see the screen, stretching my posterior neck muscles, and how my shoulders are protracted and medially rotated so that I can reach the keyboard. As a result, my up ... Read on »

Shoulder Sprain by Tamara Z. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Thu 20 Mar 2008 11:15am Shoulder pain is another topic I could address with numerous entries. Today I'll write about shoulder pain that originates from the back side of the body. This type of shoulder pain is usually one-sided and is located at the highest part of the shoulder. This type of injury probably happened with repetitive motion and gives the patient the urge ... Read on »

Neck Pain, Upper Back Pain and Shoulder Pain Common in Cyclists by Nav J. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 22 Sep 2008 10:13am The American Bureau of Transportation Statistics states that there are more than 40 million Americans who ride bikes at least monthly. Over 5 million people ride at least 20 days/month. With so many Americans bicycling injuries sustained have also risen especially neck and upper back pain. Because of the position that a cyclist takes while biki ... Read on »

The Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Neck Posture & Get Rid of Neck Pain by Nav J. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 21 Aug 2009 10:20pm 1. Design your workstation to be ergonomically correct. Check the distance and angle of your computer screen, the height of your chair, your keyboard, and how your arms rest on your chair. Little adjustments can make a big difference in how you feel at the end of the day. For example, the top of your computer monitor should be at the level of ... Read on »