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  1. Also known as: Also known as, cervical pain

    Pain felt in the neck. Can be in the neck bones, ligaments or muscles.

    Common Causes

    Neck pain is not always related to an underlying condition. It may be caused by:

    • Bad sleeping posture
    • Injury or trauma around the neck
    • Prolonged activities that force you to crane your neck
    • Carrying heavy shoulder bags
    • Gritting your teeth
    • Wearing heavy necklaces
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    Treatment

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    See a doctor if you notice:
    • Severe pain that interferes with important daily activities
    See a doctor immediately if you notice:
    • Pain accompanied by, stiffness, numbness, and tingling in the arms and legs
    • Traumatic injury
    Self-treatment: Self- care steps that may be helpful in some less- serious cases:
    • Hold a hot water bottle or heat pack around the neck
    • Rest
    • Use a low firm pillow at night instead of too many pillows
    • Check your posture
    • Practice neck exercises
    • Avoid driving or other activities that may force you to strain your neck
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    Specialist

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    Orthopedician: Specializes in bones and their disorders.

    Primary care physician: Specializes in the acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health.

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  1. Neck pain is common. Poor posture — whether from leaning over a computer or hunching over a workbench — strains neck muscles. Osteoarthritis also is a common cause of neck pain. Rarely, neck pain can be a symptom of a more serious problem.
    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/neck-pain…
    Neck pain, or cervicalgia, can last from days to years, depending on the cause. Common causes include physical strain, poor posture, mental stress, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, herniated disk, pinched nerve, tumors and other health conditions.
    my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/21179-nec…
    Neck pain caused by muscle tension or strain usually goes away on its own within a few days. Neck pain that continues longer than several weeks often responds to exercise, stretching, physical therapy and massage. Sometimes, you may need steroid injections or even surgery to relieve neck pain.
    www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/neck-pain/basics/w…
    Causes of neck pain include acute conditions, like muscle strains and whiplash, and chronic conditions, such as cervical spondylosis (neck osteoarthritis) and myofascial pain syndrome. Pinched nerves, infections, fractures, and spinal cord problems can also cause neck pain.
    www.verywellhealth.com/neck-pain-4014211
    Neck pain can occur due to a variety of benign reasons, as well as more serious causes, such as illness or injury. Severe neck pain typically requires medical treatment. A person should consult a doctor if the pain lasts longer than 1 week, OTC medications do not help, or they experience other symptoms, such as weakness or tingling in their limbs.
    www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/severe-neck-…
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