Overview
Neck Pain can be due to: trauma, a mechanical or muscular problem, a trapped nerve caused by a bulge in one of the discs between the vertebrae or from arthritis of the neck.
It can range from mild discomfort to severe, burning pain. If the pain is ‘acute’ – sudden and intense – it’s called a crick in the neck, facet syndrome or muscular rheumatism.
If the pain has lasted more than three months, it’s termed ‘chronic’ neck pain. Neck pain is a common condition and is more frequently seen in women than men. Most people will experience pain in the neck at some point in their life.