Neck and Upper back
Acute Torticollis (Wry Neck): A Twisted Or Tilted Neck
- Symptoms: sudden soreness or tenderness, feeling like you slept wrong, usually on one side
- Causes: sitting or sleeping in a position without proper neck support, poor posture, carrying heavy unbalanced loads
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Cervical Spondylosis: Gradual Wear And Tear Of The Cartilage And Bones Of The Neck
- Symptoms: longer lasting neck pain, pins and needles feeling, numbness in the hands, occasional headaches, pain comes and goes with some symptom-free days
- Causes: age-related wear and tear on the spine, lack of exercise, severe arthritis
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Whiplash: A Sudden Jerking Motion Of The Head
- Symptoms: neck stiffness and tenderness, restricted mobility of the neck, headaches
- Causes: sudden movement of the head such as from a car crash
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Pinched Nerve: Pressure From Surrounding Bones, Cartilage, Or Muscles Disrupts A Nerve’s Normal Function
- Symptoms: pain in a specific area of the neck or back with pain radiating into the arms or legs, numbness, tingling, burning sensation, weakness during activity
- Causes: repetitive motions, holding a joint in the same position for an extended period of time (such as sleeping with elbows bent)
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Muscle Spasm: Muscles In The Neck Or Back Suddenly Contract, Giving A Cramping Feeling
- Symptoms: sudden sharp pain in a muscle, usually resolves within a few minutes
- Causes: dehydration, lack of stretching, electrolyte imbalance
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