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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9/21/2018 12:00:00 AM EASTERN
Updated: 9/21/2018 10:40:42 AM EASTERN
For more information, contact Paula Richards.
Millions of People Suffer Neck Pain. Do You?

    ASHEBORO – Do you have neck stiffness, periodic headaches, pain in the shoulder blade, pain down your arm and into your hand with tingling and/or numbness in the fingers? If so, you are not alone. Because neck pain is so prevalent, Randolph Health is conducting a free neck screening. This screening will be conducted on Thursday, November 8th at Randolph Health Outpatient Center, from 4 - 6 p.m.

     Neck pain is one of the more prevalent symptoms suffered in the United States. A variety of factors like ergonomics and posture can increase the chance of neck pain. Studies show neck pain impacts your physical, social and mental well-being.

     Recent statics bring home the sheer numbers of neck pain reported:

  • Neck pain ranks in the top five disorders in the United States, with 10 - 20 percent of people reporting incidents of neck pain
  • Osteoarthritis may be present in up to half of all neck pain cases in individuals over 50
  • Men have a higher percentage of disc problems (40 percent) than women (28 percent) in cases of neck pain in individuals ages 55-64

     You don’t have to live with neck pain. Get checked today by registering for the FREE Neck Screening. To register for this screening, please call the Community Events Desk at (336) 633-7788 to register. Registration is required and space is limited.