Pain in the hand, neck, or other areas of the body may indicate a pinched nerve. But a similar discomfort can be felt with a muscle pull. So, how do you figure out what is what? Speaking with the ...

What is a pulled muscle? There are a lot of things we refer to as a pain in the necklike waiting for the cable guy to finally show. But if you have a pulled muscle in your neck, the pain can be ...

A reader sent me this feedback over the weekend: ‘Dear doctor, I went to visit a neighbour. As she was about to see me off, she shouted that she could no longer stand up. She asked me to massage the ...

Thyroid imbalances can manifest as subtle physical pain, including aching muscles, stiff joints, and persistent neck pain, beyond typical fatigue or mood changes. These hormonal shifts can trigger ...