Neck Pain Causes

Cervical Discs

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:29:49 -0700

There are six cervical discs and 23 total discs in the entire spinal column. Each cervical disc rests between the cervical vertebrae, acts as a shock absorber in the cervical spine and allows the neck to handle much stress.

Composed of collagen and ligaments, the cervical discs also hold the cervical vertebrae together and allow for flexibility and different movements of the neck.

Cervical Pain from Degeneration and Injury

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:56:34 -0700

If a cervical vertebra is fractured by trauma, such as in a car accident, a fall, a diving accident that jars the head, or any other significant cervical injury, the spinal cord can be damaged, possibly resulting in not only cervical pain but different types of impaired functioning depending on which cervical vertebra has been injured.

For example, a cervical injury to:

Cervical Vertebrae

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:35:45 -0700

The cervical spine is comprised of seven vertebrae – C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7 (often noted as C1-C7) – that begin at the base of the skull and extend down to the thoracic spine. The cervical vertebrae are composed of cylindrical bones (vertebral bodies) that lie in front of the spinal cord, and work with the muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons to provide support, structure and stabilization to the neck.

Cervical Spine Anatomy and Neck Pain

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:44:10 -0700

Neck anatomy is a well-engineered structure of bones, nerves, muscles, ligaments and tendons. The cervical spine (neck) is delicate – housing the spinal cord that sends messages from the brain to control all aspects of the body – while also remarkably flexible, allowing movement in all directions, and strong.

Common Causes of Back Pain and Neck Pain

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:20 -0800

Fortunately, most episodes of back pain will heal with time: approximately 50% of patients will feel relief from low back pain within two weeks, and approximately 90% within three months, regardless of the treatment.

Can Too Much Texting Lead to Neck Pain and Shoulder Pain?

cmaynard — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:33:29 -0800

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Myofascial Pain Syndrome

mlepore — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:17:16 -0700

Myofascial pain syndrome is caused by injury or damage to the fascia. The syndrome causes chronic pain in muscles throughout the body especially in the neck and jaw.

Cervical Selective Nerve Root Block

mlepore — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:04:50 -0700

A cervical selective nerve block is an injection designed to help relieve neck pain, shoulder pain, and/or arm pain caused by a pinched nerve or nerves in the cervical spine.

Neck Pain and Numbness in the Arm

Ben Parr — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:30:32 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about neck pain, numbness in the arm, and the cervical spine.

Can a Pinched Nerve in the Neck Cause Loss of Use in The Arm?

Ben Parr — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:10:07 -0800

A physician answers patient questions about Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.

Question: What's Causes Loss of Use of the Right Arm?

I have lost most of the use of my right arm and hand over the past 6 to 9 months. I have muscle atrophy as a result, muscle twitching/fasciculation, chronic/dull pain from my hand, right arm, right shoulder, back behind my shoulder blade, neck and up through my neck. I get sharp pains in my neck, behind my shoulder blade, and in my shoulder.

Sources of Whiplash Pain

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:07:12 -0800

When the cervical spine (neck) is subject to whiplash, there is usually a combination of factors that contribute to whiplash pain in the neck and back, and ultimately need to be addressed individually by a chiropractor.

The doctor of chiropractic maintains a "holistic" view of the patient's whiplash pain, specifically focusing on one or more of the following:

Understanding Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:57:29 -0800

Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) refers to impaired function of the spinal cord caused by degenerative changes of the discs and facet joints acquired in adult life. This is the most common disorder causing dysfunction of the spinal cord in the United States. Most patients with this condition are over 50 years of age, but the age of onset is variable depending on the degree of congenital spinal canal narrowing.

Neck Pain Symptoms, Causes and Diagnosis