Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO It can be tricky to pinpoint the cause of pain at the base of your skull, the area ...

This is important because, as Gruen explained, “a spine that is put in a non-neutral position is putting unnecessary pressure ...

Sit or stand with your arms relaxed at your sides. Pull your shoulder blades together as if you're trying to hold a pencil ...

The best pillows for neck pain, tested by doctors and editors, are great for shoulder pain and headaches, and work for back, stomach, and side sleepers.

The best pillows for neck pain will lift your head just right so your neck can be in alignment with your spine, whether you’re a side sleeper, back sleeper, stomach sleeper, or a combination of ...

A week before this past Christmas, and one week after my 26th birthday, I woke up with the worst pain in my upper back and the left side of my neck I'd ever had. I thought it was divine providence ...

Stiff neck? Tight shoulders? These quick exercises for your head and neck will help you stay limber and alleviate pain.

My head doesn’t sink in as far as other pillows on this list, which is a good feature for neck pain. The Marlow Pillow is great for those who like firmer pillows and are on a budget.

Adding an extra pillow under your lower body can help ease pressure on your joints and relax your back muscles.

The neck is a common area in which to develop pain from desk work ... so consciously move your head back so it’s above your shoulders. Slowly roll your head in a circle, first to the left ...

In this six-part series, we'll give you quick exercises for different body parts every week to help you stay limber.