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Experiencing a Pinching Pain in the Back of the Head?

Headaches

What causes a pinching pain in the back of the head and how do I treat it?

Patients who experience a pinching pain in the back of the head are often diagnosed with nerve compression related to an injury or condition in the neck. This type of pain is often called occipital neuralgia, named after the occipital nerves that transmit sensory information from the upper spine to Read more…

By amitgaglani, 2 months1 month ago

Neck Pain

Can physical therapy treat my neck spasms?

Neck spasms are painful involuntary muscle contractions. These can occur due to causes ranging from not drinking enough water to more serious spine conditions such as a herniated disc or spinal arthritis. Most people experience neck spasms at least once or twice, but if they become a common occurrence, it Read more…

By amitgaglani, 3 months1 month ago

Arthritis

Try these two neck exercises for arthritis

Most people don’t realize that they can get arthritis in the neck. Your neck contains two facet joints between each of its seven vertebrae, and as you age, these joints can wear out. Arthritis in your neck joints can make it harder to move your head. It can also lead Read more…

By amitgaglani, 3 months2 months ago

Neck Pain

How long does a stiff neck last? It depends on the cause

Neck stiffness is a common symptom of a wide range of issues. In most cases, this symptom is relatively mild and clears up quickly, but there are some issues that can cause neck stiffness to linger. Stiffness in the neck can also be the result of issues with several neck Read more…

By amitgaglani, 4 months3 months ago

Back Pain

Two benefits of herniated disc physical therapy

A herniated disc can occur anywhere in the spine, but they’re most common in the neck and lower back. This condition involves a tear in the outer shell of a spinal disc, and such a tear can allow the gel-like inner disc material to poke out or herniate. This herniated Read more…

By amitgaglani, 7 months5 months ago

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