Neck Pain

Neck pain and aches may originate from any of the structures and pressure in the neck. These include muscles and nerves as well as spinal vertebrae and the cushioning discs in between. Neck discomfort may also come from regions near the neck, like the shoulder, jaw, head, and upper arms.

When your neck is sore, you may have difficulty moving it, especially to one side. Many people describe this as having a stiff neck.

If neck injury involves nerves (for example, significant muscle spasm pinching on a nerve or a slipped disc pressing on a nerve), you may feel numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arm, hand, or elsewhere.

Common Causes:

A common cause of neck pain is muscle strain or tension. Usually, everyday activities are to blame. Such activities include bending over a desk for hours, having poor posture while watching TV or reading, placing your computer monitor too high or too low, sleeping in an uncomfortable position, or twisting and turning the neck in a jarring manner while exercising.

Traumatic accidents or falls can cause neck injuries like subluxations or whiplash.

WellnessPlus is Charleston neck pain doctor that is able to realign those vertebrae, taking the neck pressure off the nerves and relieving the neck ache pain.