It appears that patients with tension-type headache (TTH) have relatively weak neck extension muscles, a new study shows. Researchers found that these patients are 26% weaker than controls with ...

We all know the feeling: A busy workday, endless tasks, thoughts racing nonstop – and suddenly your head starts to throb. Most of us rush to blame stress or mental tension, but the truth is that often ...

CHICAGO -- Inflammation and edema of the trapezius muscles appeared linked to tension and migraine headaches, a small prospective cohort study found. Patients with mixed-type tension and migraine ...

If you have ever felt a throbbing headache that starts at the base of your skull and travels up your head, your neck might be to blame. A lesser-known but significant cause of headaches is ...

Researchers have identified objective evidence of how the neck muscles are involved in primary headaches, according to a study being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society ...

‘Rather than bending the neck forward or tucking the chin, the aim is to draw the head straight back over the shoulders, ...

If you’re spending long hours at a desk or working remotely, chances are you’ve experienced neck pain at some point. Whether it’s from poor posture, a pinched nerve, or just the strain of sitting at a ...

Headaches impact approximately 47% of the population and are one of the most common disorders of the nervous system. If you suffer from headaches regularly, then you already know how disruptive they ...

Discover the everyday habits that may be quietly causing your back and neck pain—and the simple changes that can make a big ...

Neck muscles have an essential role in supporting and stabilizing your neck. More than 20 muscles are working to keep your head supported and moving. Your neck muscles have a range of responsibilities ...

Pain in the front of your neck on one or both sides is often caused by a sore throat or swollen lymph nodes. Your neck connects your head to your torso. In the front, your neck starts at the lower jaw ...