Dealing with Neck Pain What Can Cause It? How Do You Diagnose and Treat It? When you have pain or discomfort in your neck, it can be difficult to find relief. Your neck carries a heavy load—your head can account for nearly 10% of your total body weight. In addition, your neck is more exposed than your spine, making it more susceptible to injury. Simply sleeping in an awkward position can cause significant pain, but … [Read more...]
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Herniated Discs—What Are They and How Do You Treat Them?Herniated Discs
What Is a Herniated Disc? | What Are Your Treatment Options? If you're experiencing pain or numbness on one side of your body, particularly pain that gets worse at night or when you repeat certain movements, there's a good chance you have a herniated (or slipped) disc. Your spine contains a number of bones, called vertebrae, that are stacked on top of one another. Your vertebrae are cushioned by discs that keep them … [Read more...]
Treatment Options for a Broken Clavicle (Collarbone)
The clavicle, or collarbone, is the long bone that runs across the top of each shoulder, connecting the upper arm with the spine and vertebrae. The clavicle is themost frequently fractured bone in the body, most often as the result of a sports injury, motor vehicle accident, or fall. A broken collarbone commonly causes pain, swelling, and bruising, making it difficult to lift your arms. Though a broken clavicle can … [Read more...]
