Your head is heavy and balanced on a narrow support made up of seven bones called vertebrae. The vertebrae are separated from each by discs, stabilised by joints and ligaments and moved by muscles. Because the neck is so mobile, it is easily damaged or stressed. Injury and postural problems are the most common cause of neck pain. Diseases such as arthritis and degeneration of the discs can also cause pain.
Symptoms of Neck injuries:
Physiotherapy treatment of neck pain includes:
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