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Research Notes on Neck Pain Symptoms


Some common symptoms of neck pain include an aching, stiff neck, and numbness or tingling sensations in the arm or hands.1 You may also experience pain in your shoulders, headache, blurred vision, trouble swallowing, or dizziness. Your symptoms will vary depending on what is causing your neck pain.2

Fast Facts:

  • You should contact your doctor if the neck pain is accompanied with severe headache or vomiting. 1
  • One of the most common causes of neck pain is simply poor posture. 1
  • Neck pain is general pain in the neck area which may include stiffness in the neck muscles.1
  • Neck pain can often be relieved with over-the-counter drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetaminophen. 3


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Research Notes References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Neck pain
  2. SpineUniverse: Symptoms of Neck Pain
  3. Mayo Clinic: Neck Pain Treatments and Drugs

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