Crowned dens syndrome occurs when too many calcium deposits form on the bone’s surrounding ligaments, which can look like a “crown” and cause excruciating neck pain.
Neck Pain
Most episodes of neck pain are due to muscle strain or soft tissue sprain (ligaments, tendons), but it can also be caused by a sudden force (whiplash). These types of neck pain often improve with time and non-surgical care such as medication and chiropractic manipulation. But if neck pain continues or worsens, there is often a specific condition that requires treatment, such as cervical degenerative disc disease, cervical herniated disc, cervical stenosis, or cervical arthritis.
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Neck Pain from Eagle Syndrome
When the skull’s styloid process becomes elongated in a manner that pushes against a nerve or blood vessel, it can cause potentially severe pain.
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Neck Pain from Fibromyalgia
While the symptoms and severity of fibromyalgia can vary greatly, neck pain and stiffness are commonly experienced.
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Neck Pain from Lyme Disease
As Lyme disease progresses, a painful and stiff neck can develop. Some people with Lyme disease have even reported a stiff neck as their first noticeable symptom.
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a painful condition that results from compression of the nerves and/or blood vessels running through the thoracic outlet.
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Neck Pain Symptoms
Neck pain can range from mild to debilitating. It may also be accompanied by pain or neurological deficits that spread to other areas of the body.
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Neck Strain Diagnosis
Neck strains typically fall into one of three grades. A physician will often use several tests to diagnose the severity of the strain and propose a treatment plan.
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Neck Strain Symptoms
Common symptoms of neck strain include pain, stiffness, and muscle spasms. More serious symptoms like headaches, instability, and visual problems may result if the neck strain is caused by an injury or accident.
Patients with neck strain symptoms may have to try a combination of nonsurgical treatments—including exercise, medication and heat and cold therapy—to alleviate pain while a neck strain heals.
