The neck is made up of seven bones (vertebrae) and is the most mobile part of the spine. It is surrounded by muscles, which often play a role in both neck stability and arm (upper limb) movement. Injuries of the neck can happen slowly overtime, due to repetitive overloading activities, without having adequate neck and … Read more
A broken neck (cervical fracture) is an extremely serious injury, which is fortunately rare in many sports. Motor racing, Skiing and Snowboarding are some sports that may hold a high risk of such as traumatic injury. There can be catastrophic consequences of a broken neck, because spinal cord damage can cause quadriplegia or death. The … Read more
What is a Slipped Disc in the Neck? A slipped disc in the neck can be a cause of neck and arm pain. Medically, a slipped disc in the neck is known as a ‘Cervical Disc Prolapse’. This condition tends to be most prevalent in the 30-50 age group and is rare outside this group. … Read more
What is Whiplash? Whiplash is a common injury that is caused by rapid acceleration and deceleration of the head and neck. Most injuries involve sprain and strain to the soft tissues (muscles and ligaments). Higher impact whiplash injuries can lead to bony injuries and nerve irritation which may cause pins and needles in your arm. … Read more
What is a Stiff Neck? Stiff neck (wry neck acute torticollis) is a muscular spasm which temporarily causes an altered position of the head and neck. The head may be held to one side or in a twisted position. Sometimes the head may be held in a more forward position than usual. There is usually … Read more