Back and Neck Pain - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Key points about back and neck pain. Back and neck problems range from minor aches to severe, disabling pain. Often, the reason for your pain can't be found.
Neck Pain and Problems - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Neck pain can range from mild discomfort to disabling, chronic pain. Neck pain can result from many different causes--from injury, to age-related disorders, or inflammatory disease. Seeking medical advice as soon as possible after the injury will minimize future damage and inflammation.
Spinal Arthritis (Arthritis in the Back or Neck)
Arthritis can occur anywhere along the spine, but is more frequent in the lower back and neck. Pain and stiffness are the most common symptoms of spinal arthritis. Causes of spinal arthritis are still largely unknown except for osteoarthritis, which is typically a result of wear and tear.
Back and Neck Pain Specialists - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Find out how the multi-speciality team at the Johns Hopkins Musculoskeletal Center can diagnose and treat your back and neck pain.
7 Ways to Treat Chronic Back Pain Without Surgery
Physical therapy for chronic back pain may include: Core strengthening; Stretching and flexibility exercises; Retraining posture; Testing the limits of pain tolerance; Aerobic exercises at a comfortable pace; Mindfulness and Meditation. Chronic back pain is both physically and emotionally straining.
Lower Back Pain: What Could It Be? - Johns Hopkins Medicine
If the pain is shooting from the lower back into one or both legs, it could be sciatica (nerve pain), but it’s not always the case. There are many parts in the lower back that may cause the pain to radiate into the legs, such as facet joints, sacroiliac joints, muscles or inflammation of the bursa.
Addressing Neck and Back Pain When You’re Working from Home
If your work-at-home setup is causing pain in your neck or back, here are some tips to help you stay productive and pain free while you work from home. Your home office can be hard on your neck and back
Spinal Cord Compression | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Spinal cord compression can occur anywhere from your neck (cervical spine) down to your lower back (very top of lumbar spine). Symptoms include numbness, pain, weakness, and loss of bowel and bladder control. Depending on the cause of the compression, symptoms may develop suddenly or gradually.
Muscle Pain: It May Actually Be Your Fascia
Unhealthy fascia can lead to tight muscles and stiffness, limiting your mobility and causing pain. Learn what fascia is and how to prevent and relieve fascia-related muscle pain.
Occipital Neuralgia - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Pain in the back of your head or neck that shoots to the top of your head? You may be suffering from occipital neuralgia.