Neck pain is a common reason for medical or physiotherapy consultation. We believe it is important to know the causes more frequently associated with pain around the neck to better protect against it.
Here is an article to explain in more detail the anatomical structures that make up the neck, which can be affected by pain. Of course, we will also discuss the causes of neck pain.
The neck represents the upper part of the spine. This region is made up of 7 vertebrae (C1 to C7), which are separated from each other by vertebral discs. The latter is composed primarily of cartilage. These discs are important for the mobility of the neck, but also to protect the vertebrae against undue pressure from our habits or even from shocks. Of course, many muscles and ligaments also ensure the movements of the neck, but they also serve to stabilize the cervical vertebrae.
Pain that affects this region is called “cervicalgia”. Whether in the acute or chronic phase, neck pain can be disabling and limit daily activities. In the majority of cases, the pain usually subsides within a few weeks. However, certain conditions can be the cause of chronic neck pain, that is to say that the pain persists beyond three months or that it returns in episodes, more or less prolonged.
Neck pain, depending on the structures in the neck that are affected, can cause pain throughout the upper body. You might suffer from headaches, pain in the shoulders and upper back, or even the arms if the neck pain is caused by damage to a cervical nerve (neuralgia).
As promised, below we address the most common causes of neck pain.
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