Facet Disease in the Neck

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Facet Disease in the Neck

Facet joints are located at the back of the spine

What is Facet Disease in the Neck?

The cervical facet joints are synovial joints in the back of the spine that are contained within a fibrous capsule.  Superior and inferior facet joints interact in order to allow the flexibility of the spine and are, therefore, subject to considerable wear and tear over the years through everyday movement, increasing the likelihood of facet disease in the neck.  Although the facet joints themselves do not contain free nerve endings, they are innervated by mechanoreceptors, of which there are more in the cervical spine compared to the lumbar spine.  Read more

Treating Whiplash with Botox

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Botox for Neck Pain from Whiplash

Botox for Neck Pain

Botox for Neck Pain

Whilst botox will, for most people, conjure up an image of a celebrity failing to age gracefully, this concentrated toxin has another use. Botox injections for whiplash and neck pain are becoming increasingly popular as Read more

Hair Loss from Thyroid Problem

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hair loss and neck pain thyroid diseaseHair 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, and when the thyroid becomes dysfunctional it can cause numerous problems, including hair loss. Where a pain in the neck occurs along with thinning hair, loss of eyebrows, trouble concentrating, and even constipation and fatigue, suspicion should fall on the thyroid gland.
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