Neck Pain

Some common causes of neck pain include: trauma or an injury, high levels of stress, falling asleep in an awkward position, and whiplash injuries from auto accidents.
Symptoms of neck pain include:

• General pain in the neck area accompanied by some stiffness
• Pain that may extend down between the shoulder blades, out along the arms, or up into the head
• Tense muscles in the neck that are sore to the touch
• A prickling or tingling sensation in the arms and fingers

Your chiropractor will have you undergo an examination that can include: testing the range of movement of the neck, testing for trapped nerves, examination of the muscles, and examination of the movement of the spine and neck. In some cases, X-rays or blood work may be performed to determine an exact diagnosis.