Platysmal bands are two strips of muscle that run vertically down both sides of your neck. They’re caused by contractions of the platysma, the most superficial muscle layer in the face and neck. While ...

The most common form of neck pain typically stems from poor posture, which puts extra tension on the neck muscles, irritates joints, and causes pain. Exercises can help reduce pain, increase mobility, ...

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A pinched nerve in your neck, also known as cervical radiculopathy, can cause pain, weakness, numbness, and limited motion, according to Cleveland Clinic. Your neck contains your cervical spine, which ...

What Is Text Neck Syndrome? Depending on the angle, your head can weigh 27 to 60 pounds, so your neck muscles will get a real workout if you angle your face down for multiple hours daily to look at ...

Muscle and joint pain are frequently reported symptoms of COVID-19. Back pain is the most commonly reported, but many people have pain in other areas, like the neck, shoulders, and elsewhere. COVID-19 ...

Using high-precision X-ray imaging to track spine movements during neck exertion tasks, researchers discovered that sustained neck exertions cause muscle fatigue that then exaggerate the cervical ...