Scheuermann’s Disease
Scheuermann’s Disease is a hereditary disease that mainly affects growing boys between the ages of 13 and 16 years. It is the most common postural abnormality of the spine in young athletes. Symptoms of Scheuermann’s …
Upper Back & Neck Injuries
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Stingers and Burners (Brachial Plexopathy)
Stingers and burners is another name for brachial plexopathy. Nerve compression following a neck impact causes stinging or burning sensations in the neck and arm. Stingers and burners symptoms Stingers and burners (Brachial plexopathy) occur …
Kyphosis
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 …
Fractured Larynx
A fractured larynx occurs when a direct impact causes a break in the voice box. This is a rare but potentially life-threatening injury. Symptoms of a Fractured Larynx Fractured larynx symptoms may include: Throat pain, …
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome is compression of nerves and/or blood vessels that travel from the neck to the armpit. It causes pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness from the neck and throughout the arm. Symptoms Symptoms vary …
Whiplash
Whiplash or acceleration/deceleration injury is a neck injury, caused by a rapid forward and backward motion of the head. It occurs most commonly from a car accident, although is also happens in contact sports. Whiplash …
Stiff Neck (Wry Neck)
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 …