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| Neck Pain |
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| Neck
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| Knowing Your Neck |
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Your neck is made
up of bones, muscles, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels that
help to support your head. |
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Muscles in your neck
and shoulders play an important role in maintaining a healthy
neck. |
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Many different structures
in your neck are capable of causing pain. |
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Poor posture, injuries,
arthritis or stress may contribute to your neck problems, causing
pain and limiting your ability to perform your daily activities.
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| What is Neck Pain? |
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| If you have neck pain, you may feel: |
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Pain, stiffness
or numbness in your neck or shoulder. |
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Muscle tightness
in your neck or shoulder. |
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Pain in other parts
of your body, such as your arms. |
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| What Causes Neck Pain? |
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| Common neck problems may range from minor muscle
strain to major muscle injuries. Other neck problems are associated
with changes in the discs and vertebrae at your upper spine. |
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| Any of these problems can cause neck pain: |
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Bad posture. |
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Strains & sprains. |
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Whiplash & other injuries
(trauma). |
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Herniated disc. |
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Arthritis. |
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Stress & age. |
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