Clinicians often advocate for exercise because it is a powerful tool to help you feel better, both physically and mentally. Many patients, however, feel discouraged when they hear this advice. It’s not that they don’t understand the benefits; most people already know that exercise is good for them. The challenge is that many struggle to find the time or energy, or they believe they need a gym membership or expensive equipment to get started. Luckily that’s not the case. Appro

Have you ever felt a deep ache in your neck that spreads into your shoulder or arm, or a tingling in your fingers that seems to come from nowhere? These sensations may be linked to the delicate discs in your cervical spine, which are the small but vital structures that cushion movement and protect your nerves.   Cervical disc injuries, such as disc bulges or herniations, are among the most frequent causes of neck and arm pain. Although the words may sound alarming, most peopl

Why does neck pain seem to affect so many of us today? Whether it’s long hours at a desk, years of wear and tear, or simply the passage of time, neck discomfort is becoming increasingly common. Two frequent culprits are cervical stenosis and cervical disc injury. Understanding these conditions is the first step towards managing them confidently and safely.   What Is Cervical Stenosis? Cervical stenosis is a degenerative condition in which the spinal canal of the neck becomes

If you have ever woken up with your head tilted to one side and found it difficult, or even painful, to move, you’ve likely experienced what’s known as wry neck. A wry neck is the description of a neck condition where there is a sharp, intolerable pain when you try to move your neck to one side, and is often accompanied by muscle spasms. There is a marked emotional element of alarm and distress from the inability to move your neck freely. The head is usually stuck in an abnor

What is it? Cervical nerve entrapment occurs when a nerve or nerves originating from the neck become compressed or entrapped by surrounding tissue or bone. It commonly affects people aged 40 to 50, though it can occur outside this range, especially if there is a past history of injury , such as a ‘whiplash’ injury or an assault (Gifford, 2001; Heerenbrink et al., 2024). This compression arises mainly due to age-related changes in cervical vertebrae, such as the formation of b