Neck pain and dizziness arise from muscle strain, poor posture, and nerve compression. A medical assessment is needed for accurate diagnosis.
Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Neck Pain.
If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: All About Neck Pain
What Causes Neck Spasms?
Neck spasms can arise from muscle strain, poor posture, stress, or overuse. Underlying conditions may also trigger them.
Common causes of neck pain and headaches include tension, migraine, TMJ issues, and underlying medical conditions.
What Is Cervical Radiculopathy?
Cervical radiculopathy involves nerve compression in the neck, leading to pain, numbness, and weakness in specific areas.
What Is Whiplash?
Whiplash is neck injury caused by sudden head movement. The injury results in soft tissue problems, pain, stiffness, and headaches.
Exercise is an essential part of a comprehensive treatment program for neck pain, but it is important to keep in mind some precautions before starting.
Klippel-Feil Syndrome involves congenital neck vertebrae fusion and often requires multidisciplinary care.
Neck spinal degeneration gets painful due to nerve compression, inflammation, and structural changes, causing discomfort and limited motion.
When Is a Stiff Neck Serious?
Although uncommon, a stiff neck could mean a serious condition.
Medical attention is needed for neck cracking if it's accompanied by pain, swelling, limited motion, or neurological symptoms like tingling or weakness.
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