Abstract
Pain in the neck may arise from a clear-cut cause (e.g., an auto accident) or without warning or apparent reason. It may limit exercise, preclude driving, or interfere with sleep, and at its worst make any movement excruciating. Common denominators are rare, although age is often a fundamental factor. It is usually best to begin management conservatively.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Adult
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Aged
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
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Bed Rest
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Cervical Vertebrae*
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Chronic Disease
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Neck*
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Neurosurgery
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Pain / etiology*
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Physical Examination
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Physical Therapy Modalities
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Range of Motion, Articular
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Spinal Diseases / complications
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Spinal Diseases / diagnosis
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Spinal Diseases / therapy
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal