I have a sore neck
The neck, also known as the cervical spine, is made up of seven vertebrae (C1 through C7) that support the skull and connect the spine to the rest of the body. These vertebrae are separated by discs that act as shock absorbers. The neck also contains numerous muscles, ligaments, and nerves that provide movement, stability, and transmit signals to and from the brain. This structure allows the neck to move in various directions, including bending, straightening, twisting, and side to side.
Symptoms of neck pain
Stiffness and pain when moving the neck;
Headache originating from the neck muscles;
Pain radiating to shoulders or arms;
Tingling or loss of strength in arms.
Suffering from neck pain?
This is how our physiotherapists can help you:
What could be wrong?
Several problems can occur in the neck, including:
Neck pain and stiffness:
This can be caused by overuse, poor posture, or prolonged stress on the neck muscles.
Hernia:
A bulging disc can put pressure on nerves, causing pain, tingling, or weakness in the arms.
Whiplash:
A sudden movement of the head, often caused by a car accident, can cause damage to the tissues in the neck.
Cervical osteoarthritis:
Wear and tear of the joints in the neck can lead to pain and stiffness.
Tension headache:
Muscle tension in the neck can cause headaches.
Nerve entrapment:
Compression of nerves by bone spurs or a herniated disc can cause pain and loss of function.
