Hair Loss from Thyroid Problem
Hair loss and neck pain might not seem connected but when you consider the role and position of the thyroid gland in the neck it should become more apparent as to why we’re discussing hair loss on a site about neck pain. The thyroid gland is an important part of the anatomy of the neck, […]
Neck Cracking and Neck Popping
Why does my Neck Crack? Crepitus is the name for the sounds that are audible under the skin and are made by the joints and tissues of the body. The sounds occur when two rough surfaces in the body collide or grind against each other. This can happen in conditions where the cartilage has worn […]
Fish Oil for Back Pain and Neck Pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been used for many years after the discovery that aspirin-like drugs could inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins (and their related substances: thromboxanes). Prostaglandins (PgLs) are made in tissues throughout the body from unsaturated fatty acids, primarily arachidonic acid, when the tissue is subjected to trauma, stress, or disease in both […]
Sports Neck Injuries – Football Neck Injury
Anyone can suffer an injury to their neck or back, but those engaging in physical activity, particular contact sports, are at a higher risk than most. Whilst athletes and sports-people are likely to be healthier and stronger than the general populace, the extra strain that repetitive motion and high impact activities can have on their […]