Tense neck muscles and tight shoulders are nearly inevitable if you spend a lot of time sitting or looking down your various screens. In fact, neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal ...

Sure, being strong and having sculpted shoulders can inspire self-confidence. But if your neck is feeling stiff or achy, you may be focusing too much on your trapezius during workouts. That's the ...

Medications and steroid injections are first-line treatments for occipital neuralgia. Exercises you can do at home or with a physical therapist may complement them. Occipital neuralgia causes intense ...

Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, explains what the reasons could be if your stretches don't work.

I gave birth a few months ago and have started to notice a few new aches and pains in my body. I’ve always had tight neck muscles, but carrying a newborn, combined with more time on my phone, has ...

You wake up with a stiff neck, your lower back aches by noon, and your shoulders feel like they’re carrying the weight of the world. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing — most of your body pain isn’t ...

Sometimes at the end of a long, stressful day, your upper body might feel more like a claw than a human torso. Sitting for prolonged periods, especially in the crossed-legged pose, and looking at ...

Neck stiffness hits hard after long hours at desks, hunching over phones, or waking from a bad pillow night. It limits turns, sparks headaches, and drains energy. Five straightforward exercises can ...

A pinched nerve in your neck, also known as cervical radiculopathy, can cause pain, weakness, numbness, and limited motion, according to Cleveland Clinic. Your neck contains your cervical spine, which ...

Practice light neck exercises that strengthen the upper back and shoulders for better support. Stay hydrated and eat anti-inflammatory foods to reduce stiffness and promote muscle recovery naturally.

Q: Since June, I have experienced tight neck muscles that make it a problem to sleep and drive my car. I've tried everything except acupuncture. My doctor is unconcerned. I'm 70 and in good health. I ...