Neck Pain
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Your cervical spine connects your brain stem to your spinal cord. It is an area rich in blood vessels and other soft tissue such as ligament and tendons. Neck pain is slightly less common than back pain, but no less important or treatable.
Common causes of neck pain include, but are not limited to a:
Common causes of neck pain include, but are not limited to a:
- Cervical herniated disc
- Cervical stenosis, which is caused by a herniated disc or degenerative joint, can cause pain to radiate down the arm, and lead to shooting pain and coordination problems in the arms and legs
- Muscle strain
- Degeneration of the facet joint cartilage
- Osteoarthritis of weight-bearing joints such as hips and knees