All articles tagged with #neck inflammation
The Athletic’s Katie Woo reports the Dodgers placed closer Edwin Díaz on the 15‑day injured list with neck inflammation, an issue not related to his elbow. Díaz has struggled since returning from the IL, allowing 11 runs in 7 2/3 innings, and Tanner Scott is the likely candidate to reclaim the closer role.
Recent research has uncovered objective evidence linking neck muscle inflammation to primary headaches, such as migraines and tension-type headaches, providing potential for more effective treatments. The study used MRI to quantify inflammation in neck muscles and found that muscle T2 values were significantly associated with the number of headache days and the presence of neck pain. This breakthrough could lead to targeted treatments that directly address neck muscle inflammation, offering potential relief for both neck pain and headaches.
German researchers have discovered that neck muscles play a significant role in primary headaches, such as tension-type headaches and migraines. Using quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the study found that individuals experiencing both tension-type headaches and migraines had higher muscle T2 values, indicating inflammation and heightened sensitivity in the muscle tissues. Assessing muscle T2 values could help identify and monitor treatment effects for patients with primary headaches, potentially leading to targeted non-invasive treatments that relieve both neck pain and headaches.