We all suffer from headaches from time to time and there are many different factors than can cause them. The most common ones are cervio-genic, which are also known as a referred pain in the neck and can be treated very effectively with osteopathy. There are different structures within the neck that can cause pain Read More

The discs that lie between the vertebral bodies in your spine are useful because they absorb shock and allow space for the nerves to come out of the spinal cord and supply the surrounding muscles, skin and other organs. They also offer stability and facilitate movement, so there is no wonder that when these discs Read More

There are a number of causes of neck pain and while many of them can be treated with prescription drugs, it is important that a diagnosis is made first so the correct type of medication can be prescribed. Common postural and muscular neck pain may be effectively treated with paracetamol or a mild anti-inflammatory drug. Read More

The New Year is a time for resolutions. Maybe, for you, one is to stop smoking. This is probably one of the most common New Year’s resolutions and yet it is also, sadly, one of the most difficult to achieve. There are many good reasons to try to quit. Smoking is a serious cause of Read More

Neck pain can be frustrating and distracting as well as excruciating and if you are suffering from it, it is likely that you will be seeking a fast form of pain relief that allows you to get on with enjoying your life. In order to effectively and accurately treat your neck pain, your doctor will Read More

When you suffer from neck pain, you may be tempted to reach for an ice pack or apply heat to the area in the hope of relieving the pain. While this can be an effective treatment in some cases, it is not always appropriate, so you should take care to use the right treatment for Read More

Whiplash is commonly mentioned in relation to car accidents, but this injury can be caused by many different types of accident during which the patient suffers a blow to the head or is suddenly jolted. What is whiplash? Whiplash is an injury that is caused by a sudden and rapid movement of the head that Read More

As well as causing you discomfort, neck pain can also lead to related headaches for many patients. Interestingly, women are four times more likely to suffer from these type of headaches but male patients can encounter them too. What is a neck pain headache? There are many different types of headaches and they can share Read More

Neck pain is a troublesome and stressful condition that affects many patients in varying ways. We took a look at the ways that clinicians measure the neck pain that a patient feels in an earlier blog. Now we are going to investigate how doctors measure the impact of neck pain on a patient’s ability to Read More

The neck is a part of the body that bears a lot of weight and over time it can begin to suffer from wear and tear. This degeneration of the neck is known as cervical spondylosis, which begins around the age of 40 and gets worse with age. Spondylosis affects the vertebrae, discs and joints Read More