DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 86 year old woman in good health, and I run and walk regularly. I was having intense pain in the area of my right shoulder as well as down my arm on and off. I sent a note to ...

Persistent neck pain accompanied by tingling in the fingers may signal cervical spine damage rather than simple fatigue. This expert-led piece explains key warning signs, risks like nerve compression ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 86 year old woman in good health, and I run and walk regularly. I was having intense pain in the area of my right shoulder as well as down my arm on and off. I sent a note to ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been a registered nurse for 55 years. I’m writing in about my 42-year-old son who recently suffered a focal seizure while driving. He has a history of neck pain, possibly caused ...

Pain that begins in the back or neck and radiates down the arm is often a sign of a pinched or irritated nerve in the spine, doctors say. The discomfort can include numbness, tingling, or weakness in ...

Arm pain may be caused by injuries, overuse, arthritis, and nerve problems. Most of the time, it can be treated with rest and home care, but in some cases, arm pain can be caused by serious conditions ...

Adjei, MD Neck and upper back muscles often tighten due to poor posture.You can relieve neck and shoulder pain by doing ...

A laminoplasty is a type of surgery used to treat spinal cord compression in your neck. Spinal cord compression can cause symptoms such as pain and stiffness in your neck, numbness in your limbs, and ...

You may experience neck and jaw pain simultaneously for several reasons. Because the two are connected, what affects one also affects the other. Because the neck and jaw are connected by joints, it ...

If you wake up in pain, this is for you.

People may notice a slight popping or cracking sound when moving their neck. Often, the sound occurs due to the movement of air trapped within the fluid of the joints. It may also occur due to slight ...

If you're constantly staring at a computer screen or looking down at a phone, then you're probably straining more than your eyes. You might also be dealing with "tech neck." Tech neck happens when the ...