What is spondylosis?   Degenerative osteoarthritis of the spine Wear and tear arthritis Spondylosis is a broad medical term that describes degenerative spinal osteoarthritis of the various joints of the back bone; it is only a general term used to describe a part of the aging process

Spinal arthritis Arthritis in back – Degenerative arthritis of the spine (Spondylosis) Arthritis is a common problem anywhere it might occur in the spine, like the neck or cervical spine, but it is especially problematic and painful in the lower back or lumbar spine. Those people who

Massage therapy and deep tissue massage Neck and back massage for pain relief As you will soon see, it is simple, easy and effective to self-administer or guide someone who is helping you with either massage therapy or deep tissue massage. This discussion will be all you need to get s

What is degenerative disc disease?  –  Degenerative bone disease  Do I have degenerative disc disease?  –  Degenerative disk disease Degenerative disc disease is not only a very common cause of low back pain (lumbar disc disease) and neck pain (cervical disc disease); it is also one o

What is the best torticollis treatment? Torticollis, wry neck, stiff neck all the same Torticollis definition Torticollis, or wry neck, is an uncomfortable condition that can occur from before birth to anytime into adulthood, associated with muscle spasm of major postural muscles of t

Pinched nerve (radiculopathy or nerve root irritation) What is a pinched nerve?   Nerve root compression A pinched nerve describes one way a nerve can be damaged or injured, when it receives compression, constriction, or stretching.  This nerve compression or pinching can occur within

What are some great neck stretches I can do for my torticollis? Four neck stretches for pain relief  If you have had a whiplash injury from an automobile accident, work at a desk all day long, or spend far too many hours in front of a computer, you can get neck pain relief by doing th

How can I help my neck pain? Pain in the neck or cervical pain relief Neck pain is a noticeable awareness of discomfort that can arise from any of the structures of the neck, also known as the cervical spine or cervical region. These include muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves as w