Stingers and burners are the nicknames given to a condition called brachial plexopathy. It is common in contact sports and is caused by nerve compression from impacts to the neck and shoulder area resulting in stinging …
Kyphosis is a postural syndrome of the upper back and neck where the shoulders appear rounded and the upper back hunched. Serious Kyphosis where the spine is significantly deformed will require medical treatment. Here we …
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a term used to describe the compression of nerves and/or blood vessels that travel from the neck to the armpit. Compression of these structures can cause pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness …
Whiplash or acceleration/deceleration injury as it is also known as an injury to the neck, caused by a rapid forward and backward motion of the head. This occurs most commonly from a car accident, although …
An acute wry neck or ‘stiff neck’ is a common complaint which will probably affect everyone at some point in their life. Symptoms include sudden onset neck pain with restricted movement. It is, however, usually …