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==Overview==
==Overview==
'''Neck pain''' (or '''cervicalgia''') is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population having neck pain at some point in their lives.<ref name="pmid17347239">{{cite journal |author=Binder AI |title=Cervical spondylosis and neck pain |journal=BMJ |volume=334 |issue=7592 |pages=527-31 |year=2007 |pmid=17347239 |doi=10.1136/bmj.39127.608299.80}}</ref> It is increasing in both intensity, frequency and severity of episodes.{{Fact|date=August 2007}} As people are increasingly sedentary, live fast-paced and hectic lives, they place more stress and strain on the upper back and neck regions of their spines.
'''Neck pain''' (or '''cervicalgia''') is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population having neck pain at some point in their lives.<ref name="pmid17347239">{{cite journal |author=Binder AI |title=Cervical spondylosis and neck pain |journal=BMJ |volume=334 |issue=7592 |pages=527-31 |year=2007 |pmid=17347239 |doi=10.1136/bmj.39127.608299.80}}</ref> It is increasing in both intensity, frequency and severity of episodes. As people are increasingly sedentary, live fast-paced and hectic lives, they place more stress and strain on the upper back and neck regions of their spines.


Neck pain, although felt in the neck, can be caused by numerous other spinal issues. Neck pain may arise due to muscular tightness in both the neck and upper back. Joint disruption in the neck creates pain, as does joint disruption in the upper back.
Neck pain, although felt in the neck, can be caused by numerous other spinal issues. Neck pain may arise due to muscular tightness in both the neck and upper back. Joint disruption in the neck creates pain, as does joint disruption in the upper back.

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Neck pain
ICD-10 M54.2
ICD-9 723.1
DiseasesDB 23260
MedlinePlus 003025
MeSH D019547

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Overview

Neck pain (or cervicalgia) is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population having neck pain at some point in their lives.[1] It is increasing in both intensity, frequency and severity of episodes. As people are increasingly sedentary, live fast-paced and hectic lives, they place more stress and strain on the upper back and neck regions of their spines.

Neck pain, although felt in the neck, can be caused by numerous other spinal issues. Neck pain may arise due to muscular tightness in both the neck and upper back. Joint disruption in the neck creates pain, as does joint disruption in the upper back.

The head is supported by the lower neck and upper back, and it is these areas that commonly cause neck pain. The top three joints in the neck allow for most movement of your neck and head. The lower joints in the neck and those of the upper back create a supportive structure for your head to sit on. If this support system is affected adversly, then the muscles in the area will tighten, leading to neck pain.

Neck pain may also arise from many other physical and emotional health issues.

Neck Pain Causes

Reasons for neck pain can be complex. Major and severe causes of neck pain include:

The more common and lesser neck pain causes include:

Although the causes are numerous, most are easily recitified by either professional help or using self help advice and techniques.

Treatment

Neck pain is treated by numerous physical therapies. They range in complexity depending on the severity and underlying causes of the pain. Treatment is administered by chiropractic, osteopathic and physical therapy. All of these specialties treat neck pain issues. The benefit of mobilisation and manipulation is not clear.[2][3] Neck pain can also be eased via many self help techniques such as stretching, strength building exercises. Non-traditional methods such as Acupressure, Reflexology and therapeutic massage are commonly used as well.[citation needed]

Prognosis

About one-half of episodes resolve within one year.[1] About 10% of cases become chronic.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Binder AI (2007). "Cervical spondylosis and neck pain". BMJ. 334 (7592): 527–31. doi:10.1136/bmj.39127.608299.80. PMID 17347239.
  2. Gross AR, Hoving JL, Haines TA; et al. (2004). "Manipulation and mobilisation for mechanical neck disorders". Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) (1): CD004249. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD004249.pub2. PMID 14974063.
  3. Hoving JL, Koes BW, de Vet HC; et al. (2002). "Manual therapy, physical therapy, or continued care by a general practitioner for patients with neck pain. A randomized, controlled trial". Ann. Intern. Med. 136 (10): 713–22. PMID 12020139.

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