Examples of common conditions causing neck pain are degenerative disc disease, neck strain, osteoarthritis, cervical spondylosis, spinal stenosis, poor posture, neck injury such as in whiplash, a herniated disc, or a pinched nerve (cervical radiculopathy).
Neck pain may be caused by arthritis, disc degeneration, narrowing of the spinal canal, muscle inflammation, strain or trauma. In rare cases, it may be a sign of cancer or meningitis. For serious neck problems, a primary care physician and often a specialist, such as a neurosurgeon, should be consulted to make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe treatment.
Neck pain is pain in or around the spine beneath your head, known as the cervical spine. Neck pain is a common symptom of many different injuries and medical conditions.
The pain often spreads from the neck towards the shoulders or upper back, and it often causes headaches. Neck pain might also come with muscle tightness or spasms and you might not able to move your neck and head very good.
- Self-treatment : Self- care steps that may be helpful in some less- serious cases:
- Practice neck exercises
- Check your posture (Sleep at night with good posture)
- Avoid driving
- Daily Exercise and consult with your doctor.