Neck Pain
Sidelined by Neck Pain?
Neck pain will affect a majority of people at some point during their lives. It can be acute (sudden and short-lived) or chronic (lasting over a long period of time). Neck pain can be caused by simple, everyday factors or by more serious conditions. Some common causes of neck pain include:
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Bone spur
- Muscle strain
- Osteoporosis
- Pulled muscles
- Worn joints
- Disk disorders
- Injuries
Symptoms
- Feeling of sharp pain
- Feeling of dull pain
- Stiffness
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Additional pain in the shoulder or back
Diagnosis
Treatment
Treatment for neck pain usually involves medication, rest and stretching. In some cases, neck surgery may be necessary.
