You can't go to a yoga class without the instructor leading you into the basic pose Triangle. This standing posture increases flexibility in your hamstrings, opens tight hips, and elongates the spine, but if this pose causes you discomfort or pain, here are some tips for relief. Neck or Shoulder Pain: Triangle pose is a subtle spinal twist, and gazing up at your lifted hand can cause major neck Read more

Work can be a pain in the neck! Staring at a computer screen for eight-plus hours, steering through traffic to get to the office, and even sleeping in a odd position the night before, can all make for a stiff, tense neck. Creating an ergonomically correct work station can help, but in the meantime here are some simple ways to loosen up a stiff neck when you're stuck behind a desk. Reduce Read more

Tightness in the wrists, a kink in the neck, and discomfort in the knees — these pains can disrupt a great workout, interfering with the benefits of toning exercises or yoga poses. DoD Fitness (the acronym stands for Do or Die) created a line of foamy products to help reduce discomfort in the wrists, neck, and knees during poses that typically strain these areas. We tried the Set of All Three Read more

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, I recently went under general anesthesia for a cervical facet block. Now my sense of taste is very dulled out, even the taste of a peppermint is very bland. Is there any reason for this, and is it long-term? — Missing Taste This concern over the loss of taste after having a cervical facet block (a Read more

When I was a young dancer, my British ballet mistress told me I danced like a chicken. A far cry from the swan I longed to be! The problem was not with my arms or back but with my neck. I had serious forward head, that eager looking posture where your thrust your head forward from your body. Not only is it unattractive, especially in profile, it can be a pain in the neck. Here are two simple ways Read more

When I'm working at my computer all day, I can feel the tension building up in my neck and shoulders. Throughout the day, I try to remember to take breaks to get up and walk around, but this seated neck stretch really does wonders. For details on how to feel this delicious neck release, and ways to feel a deeper stretch, read more Read more

Turns out excessive texting can get you more than a hefty phone bill. Though it's the preferred choice of easy communication for young adults and teens, a new study reveals that texting can actually increase upper body pain in the neck and shoulders. Though this is only a preliminary study, the research shows that the same neck and shoulder discomfort seen in working adults is now being seen in Read more

I'm all about the holiday season, and I love giving gifts that my friends can actually use. With that in mind, I've decided to replicate my homemade neck wrap, and give the gift of easy relaxation to all my friends. Making your own at home is super easy and inexpensive —plus your friends will love using the wrap to unwind. All you need is a sock (preferably a longer, knee sock, but most will Read more