You may experience neck pain in your regular life. Neck pain is a frequent condition that can be caused by a variety of factors. Most people will be affected at some point in their lives. Neck pain is a frequent reason for doctor appointments. The musculoskeletal system—the spine, comprising the bones of the spine (backbones, or vertebrae) and the muscles and ligaments that support it—is frequently the source of the discomfort. Certain illnesses cause neck pain. Usually, neck pain goes away on its own within a few days. That is rarely a symptom of something more serious.
What symptoms relate to neck pain?
Neck pain often spreads to the shoulders. It commonly causes headaches. The pain may be increased if you keep your head in one position for an extended period, such as while working at a computer.
Neck pain may be accompanied by muscle tightness or spasms. You may also find it difficult to move your head.
If you have a neck injury, you might also have:
- Dizziness
- nausea (feeling sick)
- pins and needles or numbness
- weakness
- changes to your vision or hearing
- problems concentrating
- difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
What causes neck pain?
Common causes of neck pain include:
- poor posture (the way your body is positioned when standing or sitting)
- sleeping in an awkward position
- tension in your muscles
- an injury such as a muscle strain or whiplash
- prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer
- a slipped spinal disc (herniated disc)
- wear and tear in the bones of the neck and spinal discs (cervical spondylosis, which is a normal part of aging
Rarer causes of neck pain include:
- damage to the vertebrae, spinal cord, or nerves in the neck
- a compressed nerve (cervical radiculopathy)
- an infection
- Osteoporosis-related bone damage or fractures
- Cancer
- Meningitis
- Arthritis
How is neck pain diagnosed?
Your doctor will evaluate you and explain what causes your pain to worsen or improve. Doctors will inquire about the individual’s symptoms and medical history. A physical examination is then performed by the doctors. What they discover during the history and examination frequently points to a reason of the neck pain and the tests that must be performed. The spine and neurological system are examined (neurologic examination) for signs of a nerve root or spinal cord compression.
If they think there may be a more serious cause of your neck pain, they may order tests such as:
- blood tests
- x-ray
- CT scan
- MRI
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