Neck flexion is the action of moving your chin down toward your chest. Even though it’s a simple motion, it’s possible to develop pain, tightness, and decreased mobility in this area. Causes may ...

“Passive range of motion” and “active range of motion” are two terms commonly used in fitness and rehabilitation circles. While they both involve improving a joint’s range of motion, the actual method ...

As soon as you feel stiffness or tension in your neck, your first reaction may be to simply crack your neck and keep going with your day. Cracking your neck isn't necessarily bad, but there is a right ...

Neck pain and stiffness can have many causes, but in most cases, the pain is a symptom of tight, tired, or injured muscles. However, an accident can lead to neck pain, as can poor posture and ...

A pinched nerve in your neck, also known as cervical radiculopathy, can cause pain, weakness, numbness, and limited motion, according to Cleveland Clinic. Your neck contains your cervical spine, which ...

Fusion in the neck used to be one of the only ways to relieve pain and pressure on the nerves. But today, there are other ways that won’t cause a loss of motion. Board-certified neurosurgeon Dr. Jay ...

Engineers at Columbia University have created a special robotic neck brace that is designed to give ALS patients back their range of motion. The brace is designed to hold the person's head and ...

Cracking your neck too forcefully can lead to injuries like pinched nerves, muscle strains, or even strokes. A chiropractor can safely crack your neck by using specific manipulation techniques.

When you need to stretch out stiff muscles, it’s natural to hear a “snap, crackle, pop!” with no Rice Krispies in sight. But when it comes to your neck, you may be wondering if there may be any ...

Sleeping on your stomach can cause neck pain because it forces you to turn your neck to one side. Using a pillow that is too ...

A new robotic neck brace from researchers at Columbia Engineering and their colleagues at Columbia's Department of Otolaryngology may help doctors analyze the impact of cancer treatments on the neck ...