As humans age, daily work, smartphones, and even pillows can seem to have it out for our necks. Bad posture, repetitive motions, or even just one wrong move involving this part of the body can trigger ...

Muscle knots can develop for a number of reasons—maybe work has you stressed out, poor desk posture has you hunched over, or that last gym session didn’t go well. Muscle knot causes aside, there’s no ...

On and off for what seems like forever, a muscle knot has tormented the same exact spot on my upper back — right above my shoulder blade, just to the left of my neck. The dull pain makes me fidgety, ...

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According to new research, a thick neck can be an accurate predictor of cardiovascular risk, as well as indicate type 2 ...

Lifestyle changes have become a common thing. Now instead of physical exertion or movement, we rather believe in the comfort of sitting in AC offices. This style may sound relaxing and less tasking, ...

Many of us will be all too familiar with muscle knots. They’re essentially sore spots that form when bands of muscle become tight and sensitive. You may experience pain all the time or only when you ...

Many people put their headaches down to too little water or too much alcohol. But experts suggest most headaches are actually caused increased pressure on the neck, made worse by bad posture. Slumping ...

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