Neck pain is a common problem, affecting many adults at some time in their lives. Neck pain can involve just the neck and shoulders, or it may radiate down an arm. The pain can be dull or feel like an electric shock into your arm. Certain other signs and symptoms, such as numbness or muscle weakness in an arm, can help pinpoint the cause of your neck pain. (Sources: Mayo Clinic)
Conditions
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Carrying a heavy backpack or purse on one shoulder
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Cradling your phone between your shoulder and neck
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Emotional stress
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Herniated disk
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Muscle strain
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Osteoarthritis
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Sports injuries
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Poor posture
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Tension headache
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TMJ disorders
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Trauma from accidents or falls
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Whiplash
Treatments
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Cervical epidural steroid injections
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Trigger point injections
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Facet blocks
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Radiofrequency ablations
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Bracing
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Chiropractic mobilizations
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Acupuncture
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Dry needling
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Manual Release/ soft tissue manipulation