Arthritis is a common problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 54 million American adults, or about 1 in 4, have some form of arthritis. Arthritis is a broad ...

Cervical spine involvement in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) presents a significant clinical challenge, as inflammatory processes inherent to RA can affect both the structural integrity and neurological ...

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Neck pain on the left side usually results from a benign cause, like muscle strain from sleeping in an awkward position. Sometimes, a more serious cause may be a tumor or rheumatoid arthritis. The ...

Spondylitis is a group of inflammatory conditions that affect the joints in your spine. Spondylosis isn’t due to inflammation but rather the wear and tear of your spine. Spondylitis and spondylosis ...

Many things can contribute to neck pain: poor posture, sitting for hours on end and a lacking ergonomic work set-up can all lead to neck and back discomfort. One treatment that can help relieve pain ...

PHOENIX — Neck pain can debilitate one’s ability to play sports, focus on work or generally go about their daily routine. Yet approximately 80% of people experience neck pain in their lives and 20%-50 ...

You can perform some yoga asanas which help to provide relief for cervical pain by improving flexibility, strengthening neck ...

In some cases, neck and shoulder pain can be a sign of a heart attack or a stroke. These are serious medical emergencies that require immediate help. Rarely, it can be caused by gallstones and certain ...

People may notice a slight popping or cracking sound when moving their neck. Often, the sound occurs due to the movement of air trapped within the fluid of the joints. It may also occur due to slight ...