What’s neck pain, Southlake?
Your neck is made up of vertebrae that extend from the skull to
the upper torso. Cervical discs absorb shock between the bones.
The bones, ligaments, and muscles of your neck support your head
and allow for motion. Any abnormalities, inflammation, or injury can cause neck
pain, Southlake or stiffness.
If you have neck pain, Southlake that continues for more than a week, is severe, or
is accompanied by other symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
Causes of neck pain, Southlake
Neck pain, Southlake or stiffness can happen for a variety of reasons.
Muscle tension and strain
This is usually due to activities and behaviors such as:
- poor posture
- working at a desk for too long without changing
position
- sleeping with your neck in a bad position
- jerking your neck during exercise
Injury
The neck is particularly vulnerable to injury, especially in
falls, car accidents, and sports, where the muscles and ligaments of the neck
are forced to move outside of their normal range.
If the neck bones are fractured, the spinal cord may also be
damaged. Neck injury due to sudden jerking of the head is commonly called whiplash.
Heart attack
Neck pain, Southlake can also be a symptom of a heart attack, but it often presents with other symptoms of
a heart attack, such as:
- shortness of
breath
- sweating
- nausea
- vomiting
- arm or jaw pain
If your neck hurts and you have other symptoms of heart attack,
call an ambulance or go to the emergency room immediately.
Meningitis
Meningitis is an inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the
brain and spinal cord. In people who have meningitis, a fever and a headache
often occur with a stiff neck. Meningitis can be fatal and is a medical
emergency.
If you have the symptoms of meningitis, seek help immediately.
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