A recent task force has determined that women are at higher risk for developing neck pain than men. What accounts for this gender difference? A number of factors contribute to neck pain including coping skills, personalities, work environments and physical activities. But, as a patient eloquently stated while lifting her shirt, "What about these?" Are breasts a major contributor to the higher incidence of neck pain in women? In 1996, our judicial system examined the evidence and determined...
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Neck pain
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesPain - neck; Neck stiffnessConsiderationsNeck pain is discomfort in any of the structures in the neck. These include muscles and... Read more »
Laser treatment relieves neck pain: study
An analysis of previous studies has found that low-level laser therapy appears to ease both acute and chronic neck pain that arises from the muscles... Read more »
Spondyloarthritis Symptoms and Causes
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Back Pain and Sciatica: Causes
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and CausesThe origin of the pain is often unknown, and imaging studies may fail to determine its cause. Disk disease, spinal arthritis, and muscle... Read more »
Neck X-ray
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A neck x-ray is an imaging test to look at cervical vertebrae, the seven bones in the neck area.Alternative NamesX-ray - neck; Cervical spine x-ray;... Read more »
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