Neck pain affects 70 percent of us at some point in our lives and is one of the most common reasons patients see chiropractors.
This pain may begin in any of the structures in the neck.
These include muscles and nerves as well as spinal vertebrae and the cushioning disks 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, you may feel numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arm, hand, or elsewhere.
A significant muscle spasm may be pinching on a nerve. Or a slipped disk may press on a nerve.
Make sure your desk and computer aren't making you feel bad. Learn about ergonomics. And for those of you with smartphones, how to avoid text neck.If you've already injured your neck, take steps to prevent further injury.
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