This is important because, as Gruen explained, “a spine that is put in a non-neutral position is putting unnecessary pressure on your neck joints and can cause muscles to compensate as a result of ...

Both Kaylor and DeCaria recommend Tempur-Pedic’s $129 Tempur-Neck Pillow, which was designed with back and side sleepers in mind. “This pillow has a contoured design that supports the natural ...

Read without neck pain When you’re looking at a book, a tablet or your phone, hold it high enough to allow you to keep your neck in a neutral position — not bent forward — as you read.

The thyroid gland sits low in the neck, so the pain is usually centralized there, but can radiate to the jaw, ears or even down the throat. "Some people describe it as a soreness that worsens with ...

Some people also find that holding their tongue against the roof of their mouth during sit-ups can help them avoid neck pain.

Repeated twisting of the uppermost part of your spine can lead to laxity and instability; sports doctors recommend safer options ...

The increased odds of neck pain dropped to 23 percent for computer use, and watching TV did not present a significant risk, the researchers found. More sedentary time also corresponded with an ...

Looking down at your phone or computer can place strain on your neck and back muscles, with serious long-term effects. Here’s ...

There are many possible causes of neck pain on the left side, from minor strains and muscle injuries to cervical spinal stenosis. Learn more about causes here.

UT Dallas researchers paired rehab with vagus nerve stimulation to help people with spinal cord injuries regain arm and hand ...

If, like me, your neck always hurts, why not check out my methods? Obviously if your back pain is severe, I would recommend visiting the doctor. However, for more mild desk-job neck pain, these could ...

Sitting for four hours a day increased the risk of neck pain by 45%, and sitting for more than six hours a day raised it by nearly 88%, compared to people who weren't sedentary.