Muscle Strain

According to the Whiplash Information Page, whiplash is the most common type of cervical (neck) strain. Auto accidents cause most whiplash injuries, but any action taking the neck beyond its range...

All serious musicians run the risk of developing pain in various parts of their bodies. That can include back pain from sitting or standing in a particular position, elbow pain from holding arms...

Torticollis, also known as wry neck, is a condition in which the muscles responsible for moving the neck are twisted resulting in difficulty turning the head. With torticollis, certain muscles of...

Neck muscle pain is difficult to ignore. It seems that no matter what you do or which way you turn, it's there nagging at you. Muscle pain in the neck can be caused by a variety of sources,...

Just like everywhere else on your body, your neck has muscles. When these muscles get jerked in ways their not supposed to, you get what is called a neck strain. You don't have to be an athlete or...

Neck pain and neck stiffness and muscle spasms can certainly decrease your interest in sexual activity. This puts a fear of doing further damage to your neck and back Can be a factor. There is...

Muscle spasms can be a debilitating occurrence with the muscles of a specific body region contracting involuntarily. They affect people of all ages and health conditions. Spasms can painful and...

The human arm has many uses, so when an arm hurts, productivity is affected and concern arises. When you have pain in an arm, the reasons can be for various, some that are obvious, while others...

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries sustained in automobile accidents, some sports and "headbanging" at a rock concert. Whiplash occurs when the neck is jarred dramatically forward and...

A pulled neck muscle, or muscle strain, occurs when a muscle becomes stretched or torn as a result of physical exertion. Strains can happen while playing sports, during a fall or when lifting...

Whiplash injury is the most common neck injury resulting from car accidents and affects approximately 1 million people a year. While being rear ended in a car accident is the leading cause of...

For general well-being, it is beneficial to practice self massage on specific areas such as the face, neck, hands and legs. The self massage will help to experience the sensation of feeling. It...

Giving a shoulder massage can help the receiving party relax as well as tend to sore muscles. This can be a sensual experience. However, most of the time, this process is to help the other person...

While a pulled muscle anywhere in the body is frustrating and painful, the neck may be the worst place to suffer an injury, as we use our necks every minute of every day. While neck strains and...

Too much weeding, too much computer-time, too much stress. Learn how to rub the pain away with a brief, soothing massage. No spa, no nudity (not even partial!), no appointment--just...

We have all awakened with a stiff and painful neck. Regardless of the cause, (a restless night, long day at work, too much time at the computer, overexertion...) here are a few ways to help ease...

BioFreeze is a great topical gel that you can apply to areas of muscle spams or trigger points. Today I am going to talk about using BioFreeze for neck pain relief

Massage therapy is a growing profession in which neck and shoulder massages are common. It's easy to learn how to give a neck and shoulder massage. Follow these steps to see if you enjoy it enough...