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  • When to seek medical advice

  • Seek medical attention immediately if your neck pain:

    • Is severe
    • Follows an accident or injury
    • Is associated with pain, weakness or numbness in your arms or legs
    • Is accompanied by an unexplained fever
    • Is accompanied by a sudden loss of bowel or bladder control

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Neck pain

Find possible causes of neck pain based on specific factors. Check one or more factors on this page that apply to your symptom.

  • Gradually

  • Suddenly

  • Injury

  • Physical exertion

  • Poor posture

  • Decreased range of motion

  • Fever

  • Head turning or twisting

  • Headache

  • Loss of balance

  • Loss of bowel or bladder control

  • Muscle weakness

  • Numbness or tingling in shoulder or arm

 

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