NECK EXERCISES FOR A STIFF NECK
Are you suffering from a stiff neck? The same neck stretches and neck exercises can utilized in helping to alleviate the symptoms for conditions such as arthritis, acute or chronic whiplash condition, a pinched nerve, or even muscles that have been overused. Generally speaking, you never want to do neck...
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MATTRESS AND THE RIGHT FIRMNESS
The IMPORTANCE: The wrong mattress can cause back pain, create unnecessary heat and be a major cause of sleep loss. Choosing the right mattress and firmness can support your spine, keep you cool and give you comfort. Getting these three things right are paramount in getting good sleep and improving your health. Here’s...
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TOP THREE REASONS FOR A STIFF NECK
If you are experiencing a stiff neck and it seemingly came out of nowhere, you are not alone. I have been treating patients with neck stiffness and pain for over 30 years and although the possible reasons could reach into literally the hundreds, I will outline the top three reasons...
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A PINCHED NERVE IN NECK
If you have numbness, tingling and weakness in your arm or hand, there is a pretty good chance that you have a pinched nerve in neck. Oftentimes, people don’t realize several important factors that help doctors come up with the correct diagnosis of whether or not a person is having...
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PLASTIC SURGERY – POST OP, BEAUTY SLEEP AND THE BEST PILLOW
Have you recently had or are thinking about plastic surgery on your face, nose or jaw? Millions of Americans undergo face lifts, jaw reconstruction, chin tucks, nose reconstruction ( rhinoplasty ) and other plastic surgery procedures to restore function or improve the look of their head, neck and face every year. The...
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WHAT CAUSES A STIFF NECK?
Stiffness causing neck pain? If your neck feels uncomfortable, tight or tense, you may be experiencing neck stiffness. It may be difficult to move your head it from side to side or up and down. Often times, neck stiffness is caused by strain on the soft tissues of your neck, but...
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TOP 7 PREGNANCY SLEEP TIPS
A National Sleep Foundation poll found that over three-quarters of women sleep WORSE during pregnancy. Moreover, new moms and pregnant women are more likely to suffer insomnia than any other group of women. Here are seven pregnancy sleep tips to help moms-to-be sleep well. Top 7 Pregnancy Sleep Tips: Sleeping on your...
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7 NATURAL HOME REMEDIES TO REDUCE WRINKLES
No one likes wrinkles, but wrinkles are an inevitable part of the natural aging process. As our bodies produce less collagen, elastin and oil with age, this results in dry, thin, saggy skin. You can reduce wrinkles and fine lines using the seven natural home remedies below. Seven Natural Home...
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WHAT IS A CERVICAL PILLOW?
Ever wondered WHAT ARE CERVICAL PILLOWS? Cervical pillows are designed to support your neck in proper alignment at night and specifically shaped to guide your head and neck into the right angles during sleep. It's important that your cervical pillow rise where the neck will be and compress where the head will lay. We spend one...
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SUPPORT YOUR NECK’S ARCH LIKE YOU DO THE ARCHES OF YOUR FEET
Can you point to your foot's natural arch? How about your neck's arch? Similar to your foot, your neck also has an arch - it's called the "cervical curve" or "C-curve". This curve is perfectly normal and actually desirable for stabilizing the head and spine. Are you experiencing neck or back pain in the morning? Is your...
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