Types of Neck Pain
Neck pain is a broader term concerning discomfort anywhere in the neck area, and in some cases extending down to the upper back and shoulder.
Characteristics of neck pain include:
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Muscle ache or spasm
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Discomfort in the neck, upper back or shoulders
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Stiffness in the neck area
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A reduced range of motion or ability to turn the head
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Pain that radiates down one or both arms (and sometimes the legs)
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Headache
Chief Medical Officer & Medical Advisory Board
Dr. Joseph Shurman
Anesthesiologist, Pain Consultant, Chairman of Pain Management at Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA
Dr. Murray Rosenthal
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association
