Causes of Neck Pain

There are many causes of Neck Pain, below are some of the more common causes of Neck Pain

• Spondylosis
• Degeneration
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Cervical Radiculopathy
• Muscle Strain
• Herniated Disc
• Mechanical Neck Pain
• Pinched Nerve
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spinal Instability

Causes of Neck Pain

Finding the cause of neck pain begins with a complete history and physical examination. After the history and physical exam, your Osteopath will have a good idea of the cause of your pain.

To make sure of the exact cause of your neck pain, your doctor can use several diagnostic tests. Complete History Your doctor will ask you to describe when your neck pain began and the type of pain you are having.

Examples of questions that might be asked include:

• When did the pain first begin?
• Do you experience numbness or tingling
• Have you increased your activity level?
• Have you had an injury, or surgery, to your neck at any time?
• Does the pain go down into your arms or legs?
• What causes your neck to hurt more or less?
• Have you had any problems with your bowels or bladder?

Once most of the information is gathered, your doctor will give you a thorough physical exam. During the exam, your doctor will look at your neck to find out how well it is functioning. Other diagnosis mechanisms may include: