Suboccipital Muscle Diseases
The suboccipital muscles are a small group of muscles located at the base of your skull that play a crucial role in…
Dr. Katherine Aberle, MD - Otolaryngology (ENT) is a board certified Ear, Nose, and Throat surgeon with 17 years of experience. She treats the broad spectrum of ENT disorders, with particular interest in pediatrics and sinus related concerns. She was nominated a Kansas City Top Doc in 2020, and she received the Balance Award in 2019 at Advent Health Shawnee Mission for promoting Women's Physician Wellness. In 2018, she started a Women in Medicine group in Kansas City. Dr. Aberle serves on Physician Leadership at Advent Health as well. She completed her residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine between 2007 and 2012. Before joining Ascentist Healthcare, Dr. Aberle was in private practice in Colorado for approximately two and a half years. She later relocated to the Kansas City area, where she joined ENT Associates of Greater Kansas City. Over the years, she has developed a particular interest in minimally invasive sinus surgery, allergy treatments, and pediatric ENT disorders. Dr. Aberle also offers in-office sinus procedures and allergy drop therapy, providing patients with convenient alternatives to traditional treatments. Dr. Aberle is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and a member of the American Rhinologic Society. In 2019, Dr. Aberle received the Balance Award from AdventHealth Shawnee Mission for promoting women's physician wellness. She was nominated as a Kansas City Top Doc in 2020, reflecting her commitment to excellence in patient care. Dr. Aberle practices at multiple locations, including Ascentist Healthcare in Lee's Summit, MO, and several other clinics across the Kansas City area. She is highly praised by her patients for her thorough approach to care, clear communication, and effective treatments.
The suboccipital muscles are a small group of muscles located at the base of your skull that play a crucial role in…
Suboccipital muscle disorders can cause significant neck discomfort, headaches, and limitations in head movement. In this guide, we explain in simple language…
A sternocleidomastoid muscle contusion is an injury to one of the major neck muscles caused by a direct blow or trauma. The…
Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle contracture is a condition where the SCM muscle becomes abnormally tight or shortened. This can restrict neck movement, cause…
Sternocleidomastoid muscle fasciculations are brief, involuntary muscle twitches that occur in one of the major neck muscles. Although these twitches can be…
Sternocleidomastoid muscle dystrophy is a condition that affects one or both of the large neck muscles known as the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscles.…
Sternocleidomastoid muscle dystonia is a type of movement disorder that affects the large neck muscle called the sternocleidomastoid. This condition can cause…
The sternocleidomastoid (SCM) is a key muscle located in the neck. It plays a central role in head movement, neck stability, and…
The sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle is one of the key muscles in your neck, helping you turn, tilt, and support your head. When…
Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle tears refer to injuries of one of the key muscles in your neck. Because the SCM plays a crucial…
The sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle is one of the major muscles in your neck. Injuries to this muscle can cause significant pain, limited…
The sternocleidomastoid muscle is one of the key muscles of the neck, important for turning and tilting the head, flexing the neck,…
Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle hypertrophy means that the large neck muscle—the sternocleidomastoid—is larger or thicker than usual. While some muscle enlargement can occur…
Sternocleidomastoid muscle fibrosis is a condition where the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle—a key neck muscle—develops scar tissue (fibrosis) that can make the muscle…
The sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle is a long, prominent muscle on each side of your neck. It plays a key role in head…
The sternocleidomastoid muscle is one of the major muscles in your neck. When cysts form in or near this muscle, they can…
Sternocleidomastoid muscle (often abbreviated as SCM) tumors are unusual growths affecting a key neck muscle. This article provides evidence-based details on these…
Sternocleidomastoid muscle pain is a common type of neck pain that can be both frustrating and disruptive to daily activities. This guide…
Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) Muscle Cancer is a rare condition where cancerous cells develop in or near the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the prominent muscle found…
The sternocleidomastoid muscle is one of the major muscles in your neck, playing an important role in head movement. When this muscle…