Myofascial release is a form of physical therapy for myofascial pain syndrome, a chronic pain disorder caused by sensitivity and tightness in muscle tissues. Myofascial pain often occurs due to ...

Our fitness expert has tried all sorts of tools and products that claim they relieve a tight neck. These three really do the trick.

Ever wake up with a crick in your neck so severe you could barely turn your head? Neck pain, which affects up to half of U.S. adults each year, is one of the most common reasons for doctor visits. Yet ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Neck massagers can be a helpful way to relax tight muscles, ease stiffness, and improve circulation. But ...

What Is a Stiff Neck? The phrase "pain in the neck" was created for a good reason. Waking up with a stiff neck is an annoying and uncomfortable way to start your day. And a stiff neck is a common ...

Dry needling (where no medication is injected) and trigger point injections using medications like 3% promethazine hydrochloride, 0.5% procaine or 1% plain lignocaine are effective to treat myofascial ...

Botulinum toxin A has been shown to be ineffective in treating cervical myofascial pain syndrome, according to an Anesthesiology News report. A study presented at the 2010 annual fall meeting of the ...