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What are the Symptoms of Neck Pain?

There are multiple causes of neck pain and numerous symptoms that can accompany it. For instance, pain can originate in the muscles and nerves of the neck and radiate down into the shoulder blades, arms, and hands. Conversely, issues in the shoulder, head, jaw, and upper arms may create pain in the neck. Neck pain from a condition such as whiplash may take up to 24 hours to appear, but other symptoms may come on suddenly.
Symptoms that May Accompany Neck Pain
- Reduced range of motion
- Muscle spasms
- Burning
- Stiffness and soreness
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Tingling
- Weakness
- Numbness
Contact a Professional
Neck pain may resolve itself over the course of a week or so with rest and over-the-counter medications, but if symptoms persist, you should get in touch with a medical professional. Describing the exact level of pain (mild, moderate, severe) and any other symptoms you’re experiencing to a doctor will help to determine the cause.
If you begin to experience more serious symptoms such as fatigue, difficulty swallowing and talking, nausea, fever, extreme tenderness, and sensitivity to light for more than a few days, you should contact your doctor as these could indicate a dangerous condition called meningitis. Meningitis is an infectious disease that inflames the tissue (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
When Neck Pain Doesn’t Subside
Are you suffering from back and neck pain? When over-the-counter and prescription medications or other conservative treatments haven’t provided relief, it might be time to consider Laser Spine Institute. We offer several minimally invasive procedures that are safe and effective alternatives to open neck surgery. Our advanced endoscopic techniques have successfully helped tens of thousands of people rediscover their lives without back and neck pain. Contact Laser Spine Institute today and receive a complimentary review of your MRI or CT scan.
Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.




