Neck pain- Vertebrae make up your neck that run from your head to the upper back, and the cervical discs absorb shock between the bones.
The Cervical is a bridge between your head and your torso, which allows for motion of your head. Your neck is made up of seven vertebra and is supported by many muscles and ligaments. Neck pain most often occurs when the joints, muscles and ligaments in the neck become irritated or inflamed.
Symptoms of neck pain
Cervical pain can range from minor and easily ignored, to excruciating and debilitating. Combined with other symptoms it is a indication of immediate medical attention needed. Common symptoms of neck pain include:
- Stiff neck with limited range of motion
- Concentrated sharp or stabbing pain
- General soreness or tenderness
- Radiating pain, that can eventually lead from the neck to shoulders, arms, fingers and head
Causes of neck pain
Although everyone experiences cervical pain now and again and it is not something that should be tolerated. 17 percent of the adult population is suffering from neck pain and discomfort at any given time. Many instances the cause is by sleeping in an abnormal position, poor posture, falling or injuries from sport or whiplash. In other cases, other causes growth abnormalities, infections, tumors and even cancer.
The bones, ligaments, and muscles of your neck support your head and allow it to move. Any irregularities, swelling, or injury can cause cervical pain or stiffness.
Several people experience neck ache or stiffness occasionally. Therefore in many cases, it’s due to poor posture, overdoing, or cervical pain is caused by injury from a fall, contact sports, or whiplash.
Bridge between your head and torso
Your neck is a bridge between your head and your torso which allows for motion of your head. The neck is made up of seven vertebrae that are supported by many muscles and ligaments. cervical ache most often occurs when the joints, muscles and or ligaments in the neck become irritated or inflamed.
Neck pain can range from minor and easily ignored, to excruciating and debilitating. Combined with other symptoms you need to get immediate medical attention. Common symptoms of cervical pain include:
- Stiff neck with limited range of motion
- Concentrated sharp or stabbing pain
- General soreness or tenderness
- Radiating discomfort, that can eventually lead from the neck to shoulders, arms, fingers and head
Although everyone experiences neck pain now and again, it is not something that should be tolerated. Approximately 17 percent of the adult population is suffering from cervical pain and discomfort at any given time. In some instances the cause is by sleeping in an abnormal position, poor posture, falling or injuries from sport or whiplash. Other cases the cause is growth abnormalities, infections, tumors and even cancer.
Some of the time, neck pain isn’t a grave condition and can be relieved within a few days.
But in most cases, neck pain can indicate serious injury or illness and require a doctor’s care.
If you have cervical pain seek chiropractic attention immediately. To be able to rule out any serious problems.
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