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Neck Conditions, understood in one place.
Your neck supports your head while allowing movement in many directions. Poor posture, muscle strain, worn joints, injuries, or pressure on a nerve can make simple activities uncomfortable. Here you can understand the neck conditions we treat, the symptoms to watch for, and the care options that may help you move with less pain.
Conditions we treat under Neck
Two common neck concerns. One clear guide.
Select a condition to learn what it is, which symptoms may appear, how it can be diagnosed, and the treatment approaches that may help.
Neck Pain
Pain or stiffness in the neck caused by muscle strain, posture, joint wear, injury, or another underlying problem.
What is Neck Pain?
Neck pain is a common problem that can develop when muscles are strained by poor posture, long hours at a computer, repetitive work, or an awkward sleeping position. Worn joints, injuries, and pressure on nearby nerves may also cause discomfort.
Many cases are manageable with simple treatment and movement changes. Medical care is important when pain travels into the shoulder or arm, or when it comes with numbness, tingling, or loss of strength in the hands or arms.
Symptoms
Diagnosis
An evaluation normally starts with a physical examination of posture, range of motion, muscle strength, reflexes, and nerve function. X-rays may show bone alignment or joint changes. CT, MRI, EMG, blood tests, or a myelogram may be used when more detail is needed.
Treatment approach
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Cervical Radiculopathy
A compressed or irritated nerve root in the neck that can send pain, numbness, or weakness into the arm or hand.
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Cervical radiculopathy happens when a nerve root in the cervical spine becomes irritated or compressed. The pain may begin in the neck and travel through the shoulder into the arm, hand, or fingers. Numbness, tingling, or weakness can appear along the same nerve pathway.
A herniated disc or bone spur is a common cause. The condition occurs more often in adults in their 50s and 60s, but it can affect people at other ages as well.
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Diagnosis typically involves an MRI to reveal lesions in the brain and spinal cord, a spinal tap to check cerebrospinal fluid, blood tests to rule out other conditions, evoked potential tests to measure electrical nerve signals, and a full neurological examination.