Everything on NeckShoulderGuide is general education about neck, shoulder and upper back problems. It is not an assessment, a diagnosis or treatment, and reading it does not make you a patient of Louise Yow or anyone else.
No consultations
This site does not offer consultations, assessments, treatment or appointments, and Louise cannot answer questions about individual cases. Louise is a physiotherapist registered in Singapore. She is not licensed to practice in the United States or any other country.
Your own clinicians come first
If you have had surgery, follow your surgeon’s protocol. Where anything on this site differs from what your surgeon, doctor or physical therapist has told you, follow them. They have examined you, and this site has not.
Timelines on this site are typical ranges. Your recovery may be faster or slower and still be normal.
Emergencies
Call your local emergency number or go to the emergency department if you have chest pain, shortness of breath, sudden weakness or numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or a stiff neck with fever. Do not wait to read an article.
Accuracy
Medical understanding changes, and a page may not reflect research published after it was written or last reviewed.