Thursday, September 11, 2008

Neck Injuries and Disorders

Got a pain in the neck? Any division of your neck - muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments or worry - can cause it. Pain may also come from your shoulder, jaw, head or greater arms.

Muscle strain or stress often causes neck pain. The trouble is usually overuse, such as from sitting at a computer for too long. Sometimes you can pull your neck muscles from sleeping in an awkward position or elaboration it during exercise. Falls or accidents, including car accident, are another ordinary cause of neck pain. Whiplash, a soft tissue wound to the neck, is also called neck sprain or strain.

Treatment depends on the cause, but may contain applying ice, taking pain relievers, getting physical therapy or tiring a cervical collar. You rarely need operation.

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