Neck pain can be mild, severe or unbearable pain which may come and go, or hurt all the time. The onset may be sudden, or develop slowly over time.

Strains and Sprains

• Pain or tenderness in the injured area.
• Swelling of the affected joint.
• Redness or bruising in the injured area.
• Decreased ability to move the injured area.

Whiplash

• Pain or stiffness in the front and the back of the neck.
• Dizziness.
• Headache.
• Sometimes, nausea and vomiting.

Herniated Disc

• Pain that worsens with neck or shoulder movement, or radiates down one arm.
• Weakness, numbness, or wasting of the muscles in the arm.

Dislocations & Fractures

• Excruciating pain at the time of the injury.
• Loss of function in the neck and severe pain when trying to move it.
• Sometimes, obvious deformity.
• Swelling and bruising of the neck.
• Tenderness at the site of injury.
• Sometimes, weakness or numbness in other areas of the body.

Meningitis

• Stiff neck.
• Chills.
• High fever.
• Headache.
• Sensitivity to light.
• Vomiting.
• Red or purple skin rash.

Arthritis
Pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints.

Thyroiditis

• Swelling, pain, and tenderness in the front of the neck.
• Fever

Osteoporosis

• Aches and pains in the neck and back.
• Deformities of the spinal column.
• Easy fracturing of bones.

Fibromyalgia

• Chronic burning or radiating muscle pain, especially in the shoulders, neck, and hip.
• Stiffness.
• Weakness.
• Swollen joints.
• Fatigue.
• Insomnia.