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Causes and Symptoms of Back & Neck Pain
Overview
Pain in the neck is frequent. Neck muscles are strained by bad posture, which might result from stooped over a workbench or bent over a computer. Neck pain is also frequently caused by osteoarthritis.
In rare cases, neck pain may indicate a more serious issue. Seek medical attention if your neck pain radiates down your arm or shoulder, causes numbness or weakness in your hands or arms, or both.
Symptoms
A few symptoms are:
Pain that frequently gets worse when one keeps their head still for extended periods of time, like when driving or using a computer
tense and spastic muscles
reduced head movement ability
A headache
Causes
There are numerous possible causes of neck pain, such as:
- Aging: Natural wear and tear as you get older may cause some cervical spine vertebrae to degenerate or degrade, which can hurt. Pain in the neck can be caused by degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis, which is the deterioration of joint cartilage, and spinal stenosis, which is the narrowing of the gaps in your spine. The disks in your spine may degenerate with time due to stress and repetitive motions, which can result in a herniated disk or pinched nerve.
- Physical strain: Excessive use of the neck muscles during demanding or repetitive tasks can cause pain and stiffness. Neck pain can be exacerbated by bad posture, weak ab muscles, and a larger body weight, all of which can alter the alignment of your spine. For instance, a typical cause of neck pain is strained neck muscles from prolonged computer screen viewing.
- Mental stress: Neck stiffness and pain can result from tensing your neck muscles due to stress. Many people tense these muscles in response to stress or agitation, and they are unaware of it until their neck begins to pain.