Q1: Why do headaches occur with neck stiffness?Headaches with neck stiffness often come from tension in cervical muscles, irritated joints, or pinched nerves in the neck. MRI can determine if a disc or joint is pressing on nerves that refer pain to the head. Q2: Can posture or stress cause these headaches?Poor posture and muscle strain can trigger...
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Q1: What happens to the neck during whiplash?Whiplash can overstretch or tear cervical ligaments and discs, even in low-impact accidents. These injuries often go undetected on X-rays but can cause lasting pain and stiffness. MRI identifies such hidden damage. Q2: Should I wait before doing MRI after whiplash?If pain, stiffness, or headaches persis...
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Q1: Why are my hands tingling or numb?Tingling or numbness in the hands often comes from nerve compression in the cervical spine caused by disc herniation or degeneration. MRI can confirm whether nerves in the neck are being pinched, something no physical exam or therapy can guarantee. Q2: Can therapy or rest help nerve-related symptoms?Short tria...
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Q1: Why does neck pain radiate to my arms?Neck pain radiating to the arms often comes from a cervical disc herniation, nerve compression, or spinal stenosis. These conditions irritate or pinch nerves that travel from the neck to the arms. While physiotherapy or medication may reduce tension, they cannot confirm if a nerve is trapped. Only an MRI ca...
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Q1: Why do I get headaches with neck stiffness?Causes may include cervical disc injury, ligament strain, or nerve compression. Therapy alone may not resolve or diagnose the root cause. Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I get MRI?Yes. MRI identifies structural problems, guiding precise treatment and preventing wasted therapy. Q3: Risks of del...
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