What Causes Neck Pain?
Neck pain can be caused by muscle strain from poor posture or awkward positions, herniated discs pressing on nerves, or arthritis with bone spurs.
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- Muscle Strain, often due to poor posture, prolonged sitting, or sleeping in an awkward position
- Herniated Discs can press on nearby nerves
- Arthritis (Osteoarthritis) can lead to bone spurs that affect joint movement and cause pain
- Injuries such as whiplash or other trauma can damage neck muscles and ligaments
- Medical Conditions and diseases like meningitis or cancer can present with neck pain as a symptom
Symptoms of Neck Pain
Neck pain may cause stiffness, limited movement, and sharp or burning pain that spreads to the shoulders or arms.
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- Stiffness and Limited Range of Motion
- Sharp or Burning Pain that may radiate to the shoulders or arms
- Headaches
- Numbness or Tingling, especially in the arms or hands
- Muscle Spasms
When to See a Doctor
See a doctor if neck pain lasts more than a week without getting better or spreads into your shoulders, arms, or legs...
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- Persistent Pain lasting more than a week without improvement
- Radiating Pain extending into the shoulders, arms, or legs
- Neurological Symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or weakness
- Severe Headaches or Fever Accompanied by neck stiffness
- Loss of Bladder or Bowel Control
At-Home Relief
To relieve pain, rest and avoid activities that make it worse, and try heat or cold therapy. Gentle stretching, ergonomic adjustments,...
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- Rest and avoid activities that exacerbate pain
- Heat and Cold Therapy
- Gentle Stretching to improve flexibility.
- Ergonomic Adjustments
- Over-the-Counter Medications as directed to manage pain and inflammation
