Neck pain is often associated with several different typesof headaches. In some cases, pain in the neck is causing headaches. In others, muscles located at the base of the skull and the top of the neck contribute to headache pain. Additionally, neck pain can occasionally be a symptom of ce...
If your neck is stiff or sore, you're not alone.Neck painis one of the most commontypes of painamong Americans. But as with any other part of your body, exercises and stretches can make the muscles in your neck stronger and more flexible. Try these moves to loosen a tense nec...
Compression of nerve roots in the cervical spine can cause pain and numbness in the shoulder and arm. The cervical spine begins at the base of the skull and consists of a series of 7 vertebral segments, named C1 though C7. It connects to the thoracic (chest) region of the spine at the...
After long bouts on the computer and/or smart devices, ever notice the area at the base of skull start to tighten, become more sensitive, and throbbing pain sets in? Have you noticed, unfortunately, the pain worsens with each passing day? The human body generally does not like being static...
The doctor may order blood or other immunological tests. These tests are aimed at detecting antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus, which has been known to cause cancer of the nasopharynx. Imaging tests X rays of the mouth, the sinuses, the skull, and the chest region may be required. A co...
A 41-year-old woman presented to the emergency department after developing severe neck pain while unloading groceries. The pain began at the base of her neck, radiated to the vertex of the skull, reached maximum intensity within 2-3 min, and was aggravated by head movement. Neurological ...
These surgeries including thyroid surgery, carotid endarterectomy, anterior cervical fusion and base of skull operations stretch the vagus nerve. Recurrent laryngeal nerve stretch injury is an ever-present problem for them because of the operations they do. Mechanisms of injury include traction injuries ...
Pain in the area of the top of the skull (and/or occipitally), slight restriction of movement. • Rather stiff neck (if disorder occurs together with the levator scapulae muscle: almost total stiffening of the cervical spine). View chapterExplore book Acute Bacterial Infections of the Central...
Types Of Headaches Related To Neck Pain The muscles under the base of the skull can refer pain to the head. Other causes for headache and neck pain may result from irritation to other pain sensitive regions of the neck. Acervical disc problemand/orneck joint irritationcan cause pain to radi...
Relax and slowly lift your head back up. Tilt your chin up toward the ceiling and bring the base of your skull toward your back. Hold for 10 seconds, then return to the start position. Repeat the set several times. Do it every day. Side Tilt Do this while standing, with your feet ...