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Causes
By Mayo Clinic staffSome causes of neck pain include:
- Carrying a heavy backpack or purse on one shoulder
- Cradling your phone between your shoulder and neck
- Cervical dystonia
- Cervical spondylosis
- Emotional stress
- Fibromyalgia
- Herniated disk
- Meningitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Poor posture
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sleeping on your stomach or with too many or too few pillows
- Spinal stenosis
- Tension headache
- TMJ disorders
- Trauma from accidents or falls
- Whiplash
Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom. Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis.
References
- Neck pain. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. http://www.orthoinfo.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00231. Accessed July 2, 2010.
- Isaac Z, et al. Patient information: Neck pain. http:www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed July 2, 2010.
- Rindfleisch JA. Neck pain. In: Rakel D. Integrative Medicine. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2007. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/208022216-3/1020371207/1494/111.html#4-u1.0-B978-1-4160-2954-0..50068-5_3310. Accessed July 2, 2010.
- Isaac Z. Evaluation of the patient with neck pain and cervical spine disorders. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed July 2, 2010.
- What a pain in the neck! American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. http://www.aapmr.org/condtreat/pain/necktips.htm. Accessed July 2, 2010.
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