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The SCM Muscle in the Neck, it doesn’t Typically Cause Neck Pain, But can cause a Slew of Neck Related Problems! by Nav J. Patient ExpertHealth MavenFacebook Posted Mon 09 Nov 2009 10:00pm     To start off, the SCM muscle is actually named the sternocleidomastoid muscle.   This muscle is responsible for specific neck and head motions and is split into two parts.   The interesting thing is that neither part sends pain to the neck, however, it can often cause jaw pain or pain that travels up into the head.   Besides headache-like Read on »
Neck Traction Device vs Neck Massager for neck pain relief by necktraction Posted Wed 29 Sep 2010 11:12am For severe neck pain you should see professional or medical doctor immediately. For minor neck pain or sore neck muscle you can get some home therapies. You can visit a massage therapist to relax your sore muscles. Another option is to buy a neck massager which will save money and time. There so many different Neck massagers in the market. Some Read on »
Stiff neck: The "Real Pain in the Neck" by Nav J. Patient ExpertHealth MavenFacebook Posted Thu 11 Sep 2008 8:00pm To start, before we can tell if we truly have a "stiff neck". We need to know exactly what it is. A stiff neck is a neck that feels tight or sore and has some loss of one normal motion. We often can get a stiff neck from being in one position too long or straining the neck in some fashion. Most often someone may sleep in an awkward position or work Read on »
Cervical Kyphosis or Military Neck can be the Cause of Neck Pain by Nav J. Patient ExpertHealth MavenFacebook Posted Wed 29 Jul 2009 10:29pm 3 Comments If you have suffered with neck pain chronically you may have seen multiple doctors. Along the way, someone may have prescribed you to get a neck x-ray. Also known as a cervical x-ray - this often involves looking at the alignment of your neck. This usually involves a lateral x-ray (side view) and an AP (front view) of the cervical spine Read on »
The HealthyNeck System Muscle spasm and tension of the Neck and Headache Relief by Nav J. Patient ExpertHealth MavenFacebook Posted Mon 25 Aug 2008 4:12pm We are always looking for great neck pain relief products here at Arc4life . Today I want to discuss a great tool called the HealthyNeck System .Great for the relief of neck pain, migraine headaches, cervicogenic headaches and muscle spasm of the upper trapezius and neck muscles. The HealthyNeck has 5 different surfaces to give you an effective Read on »
The Importance of using a Good Neck Pillow for Sleeping to Prevent Stiff Neck by Nav J. Patient ExpertHealth MavenFacebook Posted Thu 16 Oct 2008 7:58pm Waking up with a stiff neck is not fun at all. It can only ruin a great day, but it can affect all the activities you planned for that day. One way to make sure you are getting the best nights sleep is to use a good cervical orthopedic neck support pillow. It can make a big difference and make sure that your neck is positioned correctly. Basically Read on »
The Importance of Using a Good Neck Pillow to Prevent Stiff Neck by Nav J. Patient ExpertHealth MavenFacebook Posted Tue 14 Oct 2008 8:11pm Waking up with a stiff neck is not fun at all. It can only ruin a great day, but it can affect all the activities you planned for that day. One way to make sure you are getting the best nights sleep is to use a good cervical orthopedic neck support pillow. It can make a big difference and make sure that your neck is positioned correctly. Basically Read on »
Loss of Curvature in the Neck- "military neck" by Nav J. Patient ExpertHealth MavenFacebook Posted Tue 26 Aug 2008 11:19pm "oh my neck really hurts... I cannot turn my head" "My Neck is stiff..." - is that a constant health complaint for you? Neck pain affects many aspects of our life. Working on the computer, reading, looking back to check your blind spot while driving- can really aggravate neck pain and stiffness. For those who look further into it and have a proper examination Read on »
Use Your Neck Pillow Along with Neck Exercises for Best Results by Nav J. Patient ExpertHealth MavenFacebook Posted Thu 14 Oct 2010 10:24am Some of us have extremely tight neck muscles , a complete loss of the cervical curve or substantial neck pain quite often. This is why it is often helpful to get your neck used to using a pillow with neck support. We must gradually change the alignment of the neck to reduce soreness. Going from one extreme to another may somewhat shock Read on »
Special BowTie Neck Pillow Helps with Neck and Shoulder Pain by Nav J. Patient ExpertHealth MavenFacebook Posted Fri 25 Jun 2010 3:18pm A popular pillow among our readers has been a specially shaped bow tie cervical pillow that is available at the Neck Pain Relief Shop . Similar to a Dogbone pillow, this pillow is shaped as a bowtie and works to support your head and your neck. In particular it is eases shoulder and neck pain, keeping your head and neck aligned while sleeping Read on »