Is ongoing neck pain in women a possible sign of earlyParkinson’s disease?

There are many possible causes ofneck pain, regardless of whether you’re a woman or a man.

Could Neck Pain Mean Parkinson’s?

Woman talking to her doctor holding the back of her neck in pain

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Sometimes the effects of Parkinson’s disease can cause pain.

Difficulty moving, tremors, and stiffness can contribute to muscle cramps, which can be painful.

Sometimes, physically struggling to overcome the motor limitations of this movement disorder can contribute to pain as well.

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