Where Neck Pain Begins
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Neck pain is a common problem that severely impacts the quality of your life. It can limit your ability to be active. It can cause you to miss work. Many different causes may lead to pain in your neck.
Where does neck pain begin?
This detailed video explains some of the reasons for neck pain and where the pain begins. The video covers the cervical spine, the spinal cord and nerves, common causes of pain, symptoms, and treatments.
Some types of neck pain are treated with over-the-counter medications and ointments. Your healthcare provider may recommend prescription medications, cortisone injections or physical therapy. You may benefit from a cervical collar. This stabilizes your neck. If these methods are not effective, particularly for a pinched nerve in the neck, you may benefit from surgery to correct a problem in your cervical spine.