When is neck pain simply a muscle strain, and when is it a condition such as degenerative disc disease? How is neck pain treated? The Spine-health Neck Pain Videos provide interactive videos and doctor commentary that explain conditions and treatments for problems in the cervical spine.

Crepitus is the term that describes any cracking, grinding or crunching sensation that occurs when a joint moves. These are the 3 common causes of joint crepitus.

Whiplash is an injury to the cervical region of the spine when a great force causes the neck to go beyond its normal range of motion.

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