Stress, posture, normal aging, sleeping position, and hours spent looking at phones and computers can quickly lead to a stiff neck. So can injuries, anxiety, and poor quality sleep. According to a ...

Waking up with a stiff neck from sleeping can be surprisingly painful. You might not even be able to turn your head without it hurting. While it may not affect you after a few hours, a stiff neck can ...

Whether it’s the result of poor posture, prolonged screen time, stress, or even how you sleep, tension in the neck and shoulders can affect everything from your mood to your mobility. And while it’s ...

DOCTOR. IF YOU’RE FEELING SOME STIFFNESS IN YOUR NECK THAT THEN RADIATES DOWN YOUR ARM. NUMBNESS OR TINGLING OR WEAKNESS IN YOUR HANDS, THERE ARE ACTUALLY TWO CONDITIONS THAT YOU MIGHT WANT TO TALK TO ...

Nuchal rigidity refers to neck stiffness caused by serious medical conditions such as bacterial meningitis. You probably don’t give your neck the credit it deserves. It’s easy to take for granted that ...

Neck and shoulder stiffness is common among office-goers. But is the issue only posture related? Dr Raju Vaishya, senior consultant, orthopaedic and joint replacement surgery, Indraprastha Apollo ...

Neck arthritis (also known as neck osteoarthritis or cervical spondylosis) is the degeneration of the joints, bones, and discs of the cervical spine of the neck. Neck arthritis is a common condition, ...

Neck pain ranks among the most common physical complaints, affecting up to 70% of adults at some point during their lives. This prevalence creates a challenging dilemma: how to distinguish between ...

Uncovertebral hypertrophy is swelling or enlargement of the uncovertebral joints. These are joints in the neck that stabilize and allow for movement. Symptoms often include stiffness and pain. The ...

Testing for meningitis may include a physical exam, blood tests, bacterial cultures, imaging, and a spinal tap for cerebrospinal fluid testing to confirm the diagnosis. Seek emergency care for severe ...

While neck cracking offers relief for many, a rare but real risk of stroke exists due to potential injury to brain-supplying arteries like the vertebral arteries. Forceful or sudden movements can ...