You may feel a knot, stiffness, tingling, or other discomforts in your neck that make turning your head difficult. The pain may also move to your upper back or your arms.
The kind of pain you feel in and around your neck depends on what is causing the pain. Symptoms include:
Causes of neck pain include:
The type of treatment your doctor recommends will depend on the cause of your neck pain and how bad the pain is. Options include:
Surgery may also be an option in some cases.
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