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Chiropractic Manipulation – Princeton Spine & Joint Center Podcast #25

 Welcome to Episode #25 of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center Podcast. In this episode Dr. Scott Curtis, Sports Medicine Director at Princeton Spine and Joint Center, sat down with Dr. Jaimee Kukla, a chiropractor practicing in Lawrenceville, New Jersey for over 20 years. Scott and Jaimee discussed chiropractic manipulation, what it’s used for and some of the misconceptions behind it. They also talked about the difference between chiropractic manipulation and physical therapy, and

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3 Reasons You May Have a Stiff Neck – Dr. Marco Funiciello

When you have a stiff neck, the soreness and restricted range of motion can make routine activities difficult. Symptoms typically last from just a day or two to a couple of weeks, and may be accompanied by a headache, shoulder pain, and/or pain that radiates down your arm. Occasionally when the underlying cause is more serious, the symptoms can last for weeks, months or years. Here are some potential causes of stiff neck, and when
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9 Lesser-Known Tips for Easing Neck Pain

For many people living with chronic neck pain, common treatments such as medications, ice, or heating pads do not always provide enough relief. Finding the best combination of treatments for your neck pain may take some trial and error. Here are some lesser-known tips for managing neck pain that you might want to consider. Maintaining strong daily hydration may prevent further degeneration of cervical discs, which may reduce neck pain. Watch: 10 Best Tips to Prevent
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How to Relieve Neck Pain Caused by Stress

Stress. Anxiety. Low moral support. All of these and other psychosocial factors have been linked as potential causes of neck pain.1,2 When tension and stress build in the neck, muscles may feel tight or achy. Neck pain may also spread to the shoulder or be accompanied by a headache. Let’s explore some ways to reduce this type of neck pain. See Stress-Related Back Pain If stress-induced neck pain does not subside after a week or two of
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Occipital Neuralgia: What It Is and How to Treat It

Occipital neuralgia is a painful condition that occurs when the occipital nerves that run from the top of your spine to your scalp are compressed or irritated. Occipital neuralgia is a painful condition that causes neck pain and is often accompanied by a headache. Read What Is Causing My Neck Pain and Headache? Occipital neuralgia symptoms and causes Video: What is Neuralgia? If you have occipital neuralgia, you may experience one or more of these symptoms:
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No, Phones and Text Neck Are Not Causing Skull Horns

Recent news reports about a 2018 study1 have made claims that younger people who are excessively looking down at phone and tablet screens may be causing their skulls to sprout “horns.” These reports have generated plenty of discussion on social media and at office water coolers, but the study does not have strong data to support the claims. Besides, the aforementioned “horns” are actually bone spurs on the external occipital protuberance at the base of the skull, which

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Injections for Neck and Back Pain Relief

Injections are a nonsurgical treatment option for acute or chronic neck or back pain. They are considered to treat spinal pain after other nonsurgical measures such as medications and/or physical therapy have been tried, but before surgery is considered. Injections can provide pain relief and help determine the source of a patient’s pain. Epidural steroid injections deposit medication, typically steroids, in the epidural space of the spine to help control inflammation and pain. Watch: Epidural Steroid
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How to Treat Chronic Stiff Neck

Most cases of neck pain and stiffness start to get better within a few days, but sometimes the symptoms become chronic and last much longer or keep coming back. In addition to lifestyle changes, most treatment plans for chronic stiff neck involve a combination of treatments that focus on reducing pain and increasing the neck’s range of motion. See Stiff Neck Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Neck pain and stiffness that persists can cause numerous challenges, such
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Understanding Joint Pain

Joint Pain Caused by Arthritis Video Joints are present at every point in the body where two bones come together, and are instrumental in providing flexibility and producing movement in the body. In addition to flexibility, joints are responsible for creating stability and maintaining an appropriate range of motion during certain activities. Because they are the focus of all musculoskeletal movements, joints are prone to pain and stiffness as occurs in arthritis. Different types of
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What Is Whiplash?

Whiplash occurs when the neck and head are suddenly forced backward and then forward, putting the cervical spine through lightning-quick motions and extreme stresses. See Types of Neck Pain Whiplash can be caused by various high-impact events, but it most commonly happens when a person is rear-ended in a motor vehicle accident. Watch: Whiplash Video Most cases of whiplash are caused by car accidents where the person has been rear-ended. Other potential whiplash causes, while comparatively rare,
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What Is Cervical Radiculopathy?

Cervical radiculopathy is the clinical description of when a nerve root in the cervical spine becomes inflamed or damaged, resulting in a change in neurological function. Neurological deficits, such as numbness, altered reflexes, or weakness, may radiate anywhere from the neck into the shoulder, arm, hand, or fingers. Pins-and-needles tingling and/or pain, which can range from achy to shock-like or burning, may also radiate down into the arm and/or hand. Cervical radiculopathy refers to a change in
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What Is Causing My Neck Pain and Headache?

Having neck pain alone is challenging enough, especially if it involves neck stiffness and reduced head mobility. When headache is also present, additional problems may include increased pain, visual disturbances, concentration issues, dizziness, or others. See Understanding Neck Pain and Dizziness Several conditions can cause neck pain and headache. Some conditions may start as a neck problem and then send symptoms up to the head, whereas other conditions begin in the head and send pain down to the
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How to Treat Chronic Stiff Neck

Most cases of neck pain and stiffness start to get better within a few days, but sometimes the symptoms become chronic and last much longer or keep coming back. In addition to lifestyle changes, most treatment plans for chronic stiff neck involve a combination of treatments that focus on reducing pain and increasing the neck’s range of motion. See Stiff Neck Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Neck pain and stiffness that persists can cause numerous challenges, such
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Home Remedies for Neck Pain and Dizziness

Neck pain and dizziness can flare up and worsen unexpectedly, causing difficulty with concentration, standing, and/or walking. To help manage or reduce neck pain and dizziness flare-ups, some tips to try at home include: Sitting or lying down, which typically helps alleviate the discomfort or unsteadiness of dizziness, while also reducing the risk for a serious fall or accident. Closing the eyes if sitting or lying down is insufficient. Even when sitting still, some people see the room
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Daily Exercises and Stretches to Prevent Neck Pain

Poor posture is a common cause of recurring neck pain and stiffness. In most cases, daily neck stretches and exercises are recommended to improve posture and reduce the risk of neck pain returning or becoming worse. When performed multiple times throughout the day, the following easy stretches and exercises for the neck may bring even more relief. Neck exercises are an important part of a neck pain treatment program. Read Neck Exercises for Neck Pain Stretches
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Chronic Neck Pain Causes

Chronic neck pain can range from an achy annoyance to shock-like pain that goes into the arm and becomes debilitating. Neck pain is typically classified as chronic when it persists or regularly recurs for at least 3 months. Video: Neck Pain Causes Learn about the common issues and conditions that can cause acute and chronic neck pain. Watch Now  Outlined below are potential causes of chronic neck pain. Cervical Spondylosis Cervical spondylosis is an umbrella term
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4 Easy Stretches for a Stiff Neck

Even though a stiff neck is typically caused by a relatively minor injury, such as a muscle strain or ligament sprain, the painful flare-ups can be quite sharp or burning. It is good to minimize painful movements and give a stiff neck some rest, but it is also important to keep the neck moving to avoid further stiffening or muscle deconditioning. This article includes 4 easy stretches to improve neck flexibility and function, as well as
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What Is Cervicogenic Headache?

Cervicogenic Headache Video Cervicogenic headache (CGH) occurs when pain is referred from a specific source in the neck up to the head. This pain is commonly a steady ache or dull feeling, but sometimes the pain intensity can worsen. CGH symptoms are usually side-locked, which means they occur on one side of the neck, head, and/or face. See Neck Pain and Cervicogenic Headache Cervicogenic headache usually begins as a dull ache in the neck and radiates
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Types of Neck Pain

Neck pain can take on various forms, ranging anywhere from a dull and irritating ache to burning, debilitating nerve pain that may radiate down the shoulder and into the arm. There can also be wide variations in how the pain started and how long it may last. In order to develop an effective treatment plan, it is essential to understand different neck pain types. Injury to degeneration of any of the anatomical structures of the
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Stiff Neck Remedies Based on Cause

Neck stiffness is a common condition that can vary in intensity, ranging from general soreness that mildly inhibits neck motions to sharp or burning pain that flares when attempting even slight head movements. Treating a stiff neck typically involves a combination of one or more of the following: Short rest period and/or activity modification Ice pack and/or heat therapy Gentle stretching and massage Over-the-counter pain medication Gentle neck stretching is one of several common self-care

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Chiropractic Manipulation – Princeton Spine & Joint Center Podcast #25

 Welcome to Episode #25 of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center Podcast. In this episode Dr. Scott Curtis, Sports Medicine Director at Princeton Spine and Joint Center, sat down with Dr. Jaimee Kukla, a chiropractor practicing in Lawrenceville, New Jersey for over 20 years. Scott and Jaimee discussed chiropractic manipulation, what it’s used for and some of the misconceptions behind it. They also talked about the difference between chiropractic manipulation and physical therapy, and

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Video: What is Acute Neck Pain?

Watch the video Video Transcript Neck pain can generally be characterized in two categories: either acute or chronic. Acute neck pain is defined as any neck pain that has lasted less than three months. And chronic is pain that has lasted longer than three months. Now chronic pain doesn’t mean permanent pain and acute pain doesn’t mean it can’t last for a while longer, but when you have a sudden onset of pain, this generally
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Video: What Causes a Stiff Neck?

Watch the video Articles Related to this Video: Stiff Neck Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment When Neck Stiffness May Mean Meningitis Stiff Neck Remedies Based on Cause Video Transcript A stiff neck is typically characterized by soreness and difficulty moving the neck, especially when trying to turn the head to the side. A stiff neck may be accompanied by a headache, shoulder pain, or arm pain and cause the individual to turn the entire body – as opposed
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Cervical Collars for Neck Pain Video

Watch the video Video Transcript Your typical cervical collar does not provide much support for the cervical spine. It acts more as a reminder that there’s a neck issue to limit the range of motion of the neck and acts to keep the neck warm and the muscles warm. Cervical collars, if used for minor neck pain, muscle pain, and cervical strain, should be used only on a short-term basis, if they’re used at all. It
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Best Pillows for Neck Pain or Back Pain Video

Watch the video In This Article: Pillow Support and Comfort Best Pillows for Different Sleeping Positions Different Types of Pillows Best Pillows for Neck Pain or Back Pain Video Video Transcript Physicians are often asked by their patients, “Which is the best pillow to use?” And the truth is that there's no one answer that works for everybody; there’s no one pillow that works for everybody. We’ll talk about some of the different pillows and
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Treatment for Spondylolisthesis Video

Watch the video In This Article: Deciding on Surgery for Isthmic Spondylolisthesis Treatment for Spondylolisthesis Video Video Transcript Typical treatments for spondylolisthesis; some are very much like the treatments for the usual back complaints and back muscle spasms, but really is guided by the degree of the slippage so first of all, of course, we have to evaluate for instability. If there is instability then that has to be stabilized and there are different ways of
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Spondylolisthesis Overview Video

Watch the video Video Transcript Spondylolisthesis refers to a process by which one vertebrae slips on top of the other and what we usually see is the vertebrae slipping on top of one another and more commonly in the lower back, we’re talking about the lower segments. That being said, it’s important to remember that there are different types of spondylolisthesis. There are actually six types of spondylolisthesis - or really the reasons for that
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Cervicogenic Headache Video

Watch the video In This Article: What Is Cervicogenic Headache? Cervicogenic Headache Symptoms Cervicogenic Headache Causes and Risk Factors Diagnosis of Cervicogenic Headache Treatment of Cervicogenic Headache Surgical Options and Injections for Cervicogenic Headache Cervicogenic Headache Video Video Transcript A headache can be caused by a problem in the neck. What we call that is cervicogenic headache. Now most of the time, cervicogenic headaches and let me take a step back and say that most
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Video: Why Is Exercise Important for Neck Pain?

Watch the video Video Transcript Doing a regular set of exercises that incorporates cardiovascular, stretching, strengthening is so important for so many different reasons for everyone. For neck pain, even just for healthy necks, doing a set of exercises for the neck is also very important. The neck basically has a really hard job every day - it holds up your head. Your head weighs a little more than a bowling ball. So, if you
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Cervical Radiculopathy Video

Watch the video Video Transcript A cervical radiculopathy is commonly referred to as a pinched nerve in the neck. Basically cervical radiculopathy, "Radic-" is Latin for "nerve root" and "-opathy" pathology, pathology of that nerve root. It is basically irritation of a nerve as it exits the spine. A cervical radiculopathy will typically present with neck pain radiating down into the arm and sometimes into the hand. The pain is usually more electric, shooting, radiating

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