Video:Do You Suffer From Neck Pain?
Neck pain is caused by muscle strain or soft tissue sprain in the neck. Find out more about neck pain.
Transcript:Do You Suffer From Neck Pain?
The Healthy Spine
The spine consists of 33 vertebrae that protect the spinal cord and provide stability to the torso. The first seven vertebrae comprise the cervical spine. Surrounding these vertebrae are muscles, ligaments, blood vessels, and nerves. In addition, intervertebral discs between the vertebrae act as shock absorbers for the spine.What Causes Neck Pain?
The most common cause of neck pain is due to a muscle strain or other soft tissue sprain of the neck structures. These types of injuries can result from a car accident or from straining the neck, such as from sleeping in the wrong position or from carrying a heavy suitcase.Treating Neck Pain
If you have neck pain that lasts longer than a few days or is associated with numbness or tingling in the arms, you should see a physician for a proper diagnosis.Copyrighted animations provided by Blausen Medical.
