Published on December 30, 2019
in Mobi Blog, Neck Pain, Neck Posture and Exercises
If you’re experiencing minor pain or cricks in your neck and back, you may consider practicing yoga to ease symptoms. Originating in ancient India, Yoga has since spread across the globe and become a common form of exercise and relaxation. Often involving a series of poses, yoga employs a mix of stretching, balance, strength, and breathing techniques.
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Published on December 16, 2019
in Mobi Blog, Neck Pain, Neck Anatomy and Disease
If you’re experiencing a pinched nerve for the first time, it can be difficult to truly discern the cause without the confirmation of a doctor. Pain or discomfort from a pinched nerve, which is essentially a nerve that becomes damaged or compressed, often subsides within a couple days, but can sometimes last for much longer. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may require medical attention in order to find relief.
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Published on October 2, 2019
in Mobi Blog, Neck Pain
A spasm in the muscle occurs when the muscle involuntarily tightens, resulting in intense pain that can last anywhere from a few short minutes to days. They typically feel sharp and sudden, with the pain radiating deep into the muscle tissue. It can also cause the muscle to feel especially hard, making it difficult or painful to move the neck.
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Published on January 23, 2019
in Neck Pain
An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan uses radio waves and a strong magnet to take clear pictures of internal organs and tissue. A cervical MRI is used to examine neck and spinal cord injuries, as well as structural abnormalities such as tumors and other conditions. The 3D images generated by these scans help doctors learn more about the patient’s bone and soft tissues to help made a diagnosis.
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Published on January 23, 2019
in Neck Pain
Craning your neck to stare at a screen, sleeping in a strange position, sitting in a car for hours, there are multiple reasons people get the urge to crack their joints. For many, it’s satisfying to feel the crackle in their fingers, necks, and even toes after long periods of little movement or for relief from uncomfortable positions. But is popping your joints—specifically the neck—actually doing your body any good? In short, it depends.
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