Upper Back Pain Information Center
Upper Back Pain Information Center
C5–C6 Radiculopathy or Rotator Cuff? How to Tell from Home
Why Neck Problems Can Masquerade as Shoulder InjuriesThe nerves that power and feel the shoulder leave the spinal cord in the lower neck. When...
Upper Back Pain Information Center
Recognizing Quiet Cervical Myelopathy Before It Steals Strength and Balance
The big idea: “getting clumsy” is not always normal agingIf you have begun dropping keys, fumbling with shirt buttons, or feeling a little unsteady...
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in Desk Athletes: Mouse-Hand Posture, First Rib Mobility, and Nerve vs Vascular Clues
Why “desk athletes” get thoracic outlet syndrome
“Desk athlete” is a fair label for modern knowledge workers. Repetitive mouse clicks, static shoulder elevation, and forward-head...
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When the Neck Chokes the Throat: Dysphagia from Anterior Cervical Osteophytes Explained
What this condition is—and why it is often missed“Dysphagia” simply means difficulty swallowing. People (and even many clinicians) instinctively look to the esophagus—the food...
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Neck Pain Plus Dizziness: The Pattern Clues That Separate Cervicogenic Dizziness From True Vertigo—and From Blood Pressure Problems
Why this combo is so confusing“Dizziness” is one word, but people use it to describe very different sensations: spinning, rocking, floating, lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or...
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Chronic Neck Pain in Desk Workers: Physical Therapy, Pain Management, or Imaging — When to Escalate Care
Chronic neck pain is one of the most common complaints among desk workers. Long hours at a computer, sustained screen viewing, repetitive mouse and...
