Poor posture can cause neck pain by straining muscles and ligaments that support the neck, resulting in injury over time. The most common example of poor posture is when the neck slants forward, placing the head in front of the shoulders. [see symptoms on “text neck” in a previous blog HERE]. Poor posture forces you […]
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Yorba Linda, Orange County, CA Have you been told you need spine surgery? Do you fully understand your risks with undergoing spine surgery? Has your spine surgeon provided you ample information on the risks around spine surgery? Neck or back problems are experienced at some time by many Americans and many patients receive recommendations for
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Text neck is a new term coined to describe repeated stress injury and pain in the neck resulting from excessive watching or texting on handheld devices over a sustained period of time.[1] Text neck can lead to early wear-and-tear on the spine, degeneration and even necessitate surgery. In addition to neck injuries, the typical position
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Whether you’re hunched over a computer for hours at a time or pushed yourself too hard at the gym, the question of the day is usually: when should I see a doctor about my stiff, painful neck? Human heads weigh 10 to 12 pounds on average and are fully supported by the neck. Also known
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