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Overview of neck pain
- Neck pain is a general condition that will affect the majority of people at some stage in their lives. Several different things can result in neck pain, which is generally not the sign of a more severe condition.
- Generally, the pain frequently spreads from the neck to the back or shoulders, and it regularly causes headaches.
General causes
- Bad posture (the way your body is located when sitting or standing)
- Sleeping in an uncomfortable position
- Anxiety
- Injury such as a muscle spasm
- Extended use of a laptop or PC
- Arthritis
- Pain as part of normal aging
Uncommon causes
- Injury to the spinal cord, vertebrae or nerves in the neck
- Meningitis
- Cancer
When to consult a doctor
- At first, the pain is increasing
- The pain doesn’t seem to fade even after a week
- You have lack of feeling, prickling or pins and needles in your legs or arms
- In addition, you start having problems with your bowel or bladder
- Lastly, high temperature with neck pain.
Suspicion of Premeditated Damage
- If there is any doubt that these symptoms were caused intentionally and were not the effect of an accident, you should look for help from a healthcare expert as soon as possible.
- This can be a nurse or GP at an emergency center or doctor surgery.
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https://www.healthline.com/symptom/neck-pain
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/neck-pain-and-stiff-neck/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/neck-pain/symptoms-causes/syc-20375581