Health Tips for February 11

Health Tip: Getting Help for Neck Pain

Neck pain can be caused by a simple injury or strain, or a more serious health problem. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says here are signals that your neck pain should be evaluated by a doctor: When it's severely painful. When it doesn't let up over time. When it shoots down the arms and legs, in addition to the neck. When it's accompanied by headache, weakness, a tingling sensation or numbness. Health Tip: What's Causing My Shoulder Pain? The joints, tendons and muscles that make up the shoulder allow for a lot of flexibility. But an injury or a number of medical conditions can cause pain and limit the shoulder's movement. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says common reasons for shoulder pain include: Tendinitis, the inflammation of a tendon in the shoulder. Bursitis, the inflammation of a sac of fluid in the shoulder that's designed to limit friction during shoulder movement. An injury that leaves the shoulder joint out of position or unstable. Arthritis in the shoulder.