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title: Neck Pain
date: 2021-06-09T13:31:00-05:00
author: Click Rain Admin
canonical_url: "https://www.schneckmed.org/conditions/neck-pain"
section: Conditions
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# Neck Pain

 

 Neck pain (also called cervicalgia) occurs in the region below the head and above the shoulders and can be caused by injury or a medical condition. Neck pain can feel like a dull throb, burning, or a sharp, radiating pain. Along with the pain, an individual may experience associated symptoms such as a [headache](https://www.schneckmed.org/conditions/headaches-and-migraines), difficulty turning their head, stiffness in the shoulders and upper arms, and a numbness that radiates from the region.

Neck pain is most commonly caused by injury, strain from poor posture when sitting or sleeping, worn [joints](https://www.schneckmed.org/conditions/joint-pain), stress, and age. It can also be a symptom of medical conditions such as meningitis, [arthritis](https://www.schneckmed.org/conditions/arthritis), and [cancer](https://www.schneckmed.org/conditions/cancer).

Treatment options depend on the severity of the pain, how long it has persisted, and the root cause. Providers will run a series of tests to understand the reason for the neck pain and recommend a course of action. For short term neck pain, pain medication or muscle relaxers may be prescribed. For chronic neck pain, [physical therapy](https://www.schneckmed.org/medical-services/rehabilitation) and in some cases [surgery](https://www.schneckmed.org/medical-services/surgery) may be necessary.

Neck pain is not something that you have to put up with. If you or a loved one is experiencing pain, reach out to the team at Schneck.

 [Pain Management At Schneck »](https://www.schneckmed.org/medical-services/pain-management)