A quick rotation of the neck is often perceived as harmless. However, it can lead to a stroke if caution is not exercised.

A pinched nerve in your neck can be more than just painful—it can cause tingling, numbness and weakness—plus make it difficult to move your upper body. Thankfully, in most cases, a nerve can be ...

That satisfying “pop” when you twist your neck might provide momentary relief, but the risks associated with this common habit deserve serious attention. Many people instinctively crack their necks ...

Visual rating by physiotherapists of head-eye movement control tests is reliable. Predefined criteria for inter-tester reliability were fulfilled. Similar results for inter-tester reliability were ...

While neck cracking offers relief for many, a rare but real risk of stroke exists due to potential injury to brain-supplying arteries like the vertebral arteries. Forceful or sudden movements can ...

The Washington Post recently reported the story of Josh Hader, a 28-year-old who stretched and popped his neck, tore an artery and nearly lost his life from a major stroke. And earlier this year, the ...

Neck pain ranks among the most common physical complaints, affecting up to 70% of adults at some point during their lives. This prevalence creates a challenging dilemma: how to distinguish between ...

•Neck disability index score NDI 0–100 points. •Age (p-value) = 0.939. 0 = negative Smooth, precise, fast eye movements, fast change of gaze direction, head remains stable 1 = moderately positive ...