Neck Injuries and Disorders

Got a pain in the neck? Any part of your neck - muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments or nerves - can cause it. Pain may also come from your shoulder, jaw, head or upper arms.

Muscle strain or tension often causes neck pain. The problem is usually overuse, such as from sitting at a computer for too long. Sometimes you can strain your neck muscles from sleeping in an awkward position or overdoing it during exercise. Falls or accidents, including car accidents, are another common cause of neck pain. Whiplash, a soft tissue injury to the neck, is also called neck sprain or strain.

Treatment depends on the cause, but may include applying ice, taking pain relievers, getting physical therapy or wearing a cervical collar. You rarely need surgery.

External Resources

AccuCare Physical Therapy - Ft. Lauderdale Florida based clinic which specializes in the treatment of temporomandibular joint orthopedic injuries and disorders as well as head, neck, and facial pain.

Ruislip Physiotherapy, Sports & Spinal Clinic - Ruislip Physiotherapy is a clinic dedicated to the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries. This includes sports injuries, back and neck pain and work related disorders.

Spinal Surgery - South Texas Spinal Clinic - Surgical and non-surgical treatment of spine and spinal disorders, including micro endoscopic surgery, back and neck injury, cervical thoracic and lumbar disk herniation.

Ruislip Physiotherapy Sports and Spinal Clinic - Dedicated to treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries including sports injuries, back and neck pain and work related disorders.

McTimoney Natural Health Practitioner - A gentle manulative treatment for back pain, sciatica, neck and shoulder injuries and stress-related disorders.

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