There are conditions that deserve special consideration because their presentation may mimic pain of neck origin. When these conditions coexist with primary neck pain, they render the separation of ...

Cervical radiculopathy, also known as a pinched nerve, happens when a nerve in the neck becomes irritated or compressed. It can be very painful and may affect a person’s quality of life. Usually, it ...

In 1890, A. E. Garrod is credited for first noting involvement of the cervical spine in 178 of 500 patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). 1 Though most often recognized in association with RA, the ...

Mr. P is a 45-year-old airplane mechanic with a 5-year history of intermittent neck pain, occipital headaches, bilateral shoulder pain, interscapular pain and left arm pain. His condition has not ...

This week we are going to discuss several conditions which affect the neck (cervical spine) and the treatments which may benefit. This is by no means an inclusive list, but covers some of the main ...