Our Neck Pain (Cervical Pain) Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Neck Pain (Cervical Pain)
Definition of Neck pain
Neck pain: Neck pain is the sensation of discomfort in the neck area. Neck pain can result from disorders of any of the structures in the neck, including the cervical vertebrae and intervertebral discs, nerves, muscles, blood vessels, esophagus, larynx, trachea, lymphatic organs, thyroid gland, or parathyroid glands. Neck pain arises from numerous different conditions and is sometimes referred to as cervical pain.
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