Neck Pain

About Neck Pain

Neck pain, like lower back pain, is one of the most common reasons behind people seeking out paramedical care. Additionally, its origins may be from multiple structures and systems. This includes areas that are not even local to the location where the pain is felt.

Cervicalgia is one cause behind this type of ache. It can have neurogenic origins. For example, nerve root impingement, spinal stenosis or even excessive strain on the brachial plexus.

Common symptoms can include:

• Shooting pain down the arm
• Numbness
• Tingling sensations

Discogenic pain arising from issues in the intervertebral disc may be due to degeneration or bulging of the disc. Often, there is a visceral component to the pain that could be commonly related to the liver or stomach.

Treatment for neck pain then focuses on identifying the root cause and alleviating pain through manual work (massage-like) and acupuncture. For certain visceral (organ) related pain, herbs may also be a treatment option.