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Neck Pain
Alternate Names : Neck Stiffness, Pain - Neck
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Overview & Considerations
Neck pain may originate from any of the structures in the neck. These include muscles and nerves as well as spinal vertebrae and the cushioning discs in between. Neck pain may also come from regions near the neck, like the shoulder, jaw, head, and upper arms.
When your neck is sore, you may have difficulty moving it, especially to one side. Many people describe this as having a stiff neck.
If neck pain involves nerves (for example, significant muscle spasm pinching on a nerve or a slipped disc pressing on a nerve), you may feel numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arm, hand, or elsewhere.
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• Neck Pain: Overview & Considerations
• Neck Pain: Common Causes
• Neck Pain: Home Care & Treatment
• Neck Pain: Prevention
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• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
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Topics that might be of interest to you Tests & Exams
• Cranial CT Scan
• CSF Cell Count
• Neck X-Ray
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Review Date : 9/17/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston, Ma., and Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. and David Webner, M.D., Department of Family Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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