If you experience ringing or other noises in your ears, you may have tinnitus, a condition characterized by odd noises heard in the ears which may be caused by damage to the nerve endings. Tinnitus interferes with a person's ability to hear sounds...
Located beneath the large muscles on either side of the neck, or the sternocleidomastoids, the carotid sheath, part of the cervical band of tissue, or fascia, encloses the carotid artery, the internal jugular vein and the vagus nerve. World...
Migraine headaches affect millions of people and can be so severe they may require a trip to the emergency room for relief. Sometimes just laying down may help, while other times prescription medicines may be recommended. Another alternative...
There are two ways that nerves exit the central nervous system and become part of the peripheral nervous system--through openings in the vertebrae of the spine or through openings in the skull, or cranium. Twelve cranial nerves conduct signals to...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition that causes progressive inflammation and destruction of the joints in the human body. The longer a person has RA, the greater the odds that RA will attack the joints in the spine. Those who have had RA for...
Cervicogenic headaches, a common type of headache, originate in the base of the skull, affecting that area and possibly radiating to one side of the head. In a paper for the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, physical therapist...
The neck can suffer a variety of ailments, including muscle strains, joint strains, fractures, nerve damage and arthritis. Neck extension exercises help to strength your neck and counteract the pain felt from everyday use. There are eight muscles...
The major muscles in the back are the latissimus dorsi, erector spinae and trapezius. The lats are the large "V" shaped muscles, the erector spinae run down the vertebral column into the lower back and the traps start at the base of the skull and...
Your pituitary gland is located at the base of your skull where it regulates your hormone levels. Hormonal regulation controls body temperature, thyroid function, growth levels, testosterone production and estrogen release. To strengthen your...
Trigger points are small, painful, tight nodules of muscle fibers buried in muscles. They contribute to chronic muscular pain, which in turn leads to joint pain and stiffness. Trigger points keep muscles tense and weak at the same time. Because...
The treadmill is a common exercise apparatus used primarily for running or walking. Performing any exercise with poor form increases your risk for injury. Poor posture, slumping and holding your head in a downward position while using a treadmill...
Almost 45 million Americans suffer from chronic, disabling headaches, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). The most popular headache treatment is non-prescription, over-the-counter pain relievers, which...
The spine is one of the most important part of the skeletal system. It is a series of interlocking bones that runs from the base of the skull to the pelvis. It supports the head and upper and lower portions of the body and provides support and...
Your trapezius is the large triangular-shaped muscles on your upper back. Extending from the base of your skull, out to your scapulae and down to your thoracic spine, the trapezius is responsible for elevating, retracting and depressing your...
Occipital neuralgia is a type of headache in which people experience piercing, throbbing or chronic pain in the upper neck, the back of the head and behind the ears. This pain usually begins in the neck before radiating upward and is usually...
There are hundreds of different self-defense and fighting systems in the world. Some of the more popular include karate, tae kwon do, judo and jujutsu. Each of these systems has some value for personal protection, and were the foundations of the...
The purpose of lymph drainage massage is to move fluid out of your tissues into lymph nodes where bacteria, viruses and other harmful microorganisms are destroyed. It reduces swelling and pain and stimulates your immune system, increasing the...
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the tissue covering of the brain and the spinal cord. Bacteria and viruses are the most common causes of meningitis in children, although fungi can cause it in children with a weakened immune system....
Thoracic spine pain, or pain in the upper back, may be caused by everyday stress or specific injury. It may also be the result of an upper thoracic hump, also known as kyphosis. Forward head, a postural condition that pulls your head forward of...
A strong neck is an important, but often overlooked, component of fitness. Although some exercises work parts of your neck, they don't hit the neck at all angles. Use a four-way neck machine, which is available as a plate-loaded or weight stack...
Exercise can cause pain in the base of the head, which may also be accompanied by nausea and other migraine-like symptoms and pain in other areas of the head. Knowing what type of exercise relates to which headache and the headaches' other...
The trapezius is a large, broad muscle that extends from the lower part of your thoracic spine to the base of your skull and to the collarbone and the shoulder blades. It works with other muscles in the shoulders and torso to move the shoulder...
The nose contains many fragile, tiny blood vessels. Nosebleeds are fairly common in the U.S., as the American Academy of Otolaryngology reports that approximately 14 percent of people will experience a nosebleed sometime in their lives. While...
Shoulder shrugs work the trapezius muscles, which stretch from the base of the skull down to the mid-back. Shrugs help build strength to support the neck, shoulders and spine. Using free weights to perform this exercise eliminates the need for...
Your upper back and trapezius muscles work together to elevate, retract and depress your shoulder girdle. Your trapezius is a diamond-shaped muscle that runs from the base of your skull, out to your shoulder blades and down onto your mid-spine....
Tinnitus is a condition characterized by ringing or other noises heard in the ears. It usually develops as a result of damage to the ends of the nerves in the ears. There are several supplements you can take and actions you can perform to greatly...
Chiropractic exercises that help improve your posture focus on restoring balanced muscle tone to your body. Without balanced muscle tone, your posture suffers, and you may experience muscle- and joint-related problems, such as tension headaches,...
Acupressure for depression is an alternative therapeutic approach helpful in managing mild symptoms. Use of acupressure is beneficial, however, patients should consult physicians before beginning alternative therapy. The best way to learn about...
The muscles in your neck include the levator scapulae, middle scalene and sternocleidomastoid on each side. The trapezius muscle sits at the side and back of your neck, connecting down to your shoulders. The sternohyoid and omohyoid muscles...
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