Neck paincan happen on either side of the neck and is usually not serious.
Common causes of neck injury include:
Whiplashis a common neck injury.
Medical Conditions
Less commonly, neck pain can be sparked by medical conditions.
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Neck pain can usually be managed with conservative measures.
Heat
After 72 hours, useheat instead of cold.
It may also be helpful to see a licensed physical therapist who can show youspecific exercisesto improve your symptoms.
Stress reduction techniquesinclude:
Massage
Differenttypes of massagesare available and may help relieve muscle spasm.
Choose a licensed massage therapist who is experienced with neck pain.
Even ifneck pain is mild, the presence of additional symptoms may mean something more is going on.
It usually involves soft tissue and is typically not serious.
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