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Types of Neck Pain
Neck pain is a broader term concerning discomfort anywhere in the neck area, and in some cases extending down to the upper back and shoulder.
Characteristics of neck pain include:
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Muscle ache or spasm
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Discomfort in the neck, upper back or shoulders
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Stiffness in the neck area
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A reduced range of motion or ability to turn the head
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Pain that radiates down one or both arms (and sometimes the legs)
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Headache
Oska Wellness USA Medical Advisory Board
Dr. Joseph Shurman
Anesthesiologist, Pain Consultant, Chairman of Pain Management at Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA
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