Chronic Neck Pain: Causes and Prevention

The neck, a network of bones, joints, muscles, and nerves, has important function-providing mobility and support for the head, while being a key pathway for critical nerve activity and feedback. When an individual experiences neck pain, the cause may be in any of these areas. For instance, irritation in the nerve pathway of the neck may lead to head and shoulder pain. Irritation in the spinal cord may cause pain in the legs.
In most cases, acute neck pain often subsides within a few days to weeks. However, if this pain persists beyond a few weeks, it may signal an underlying medical issue that requires immediate medical attention from Arizona pain specialists.
Neck pain may range from minor to excruciating. In severe cases, it may interfere with your ability to sleep, go about daily life, and even concentrate. Short-term neck pain is a fairly common concern for most Arizonans, often resulting from poor posture, strained muscles, arthritis, etc., especially for people work in front of a computer from 9-5.
Causes of chronic neck pain
​If your neck pain has persisted for three months or more, it would be worth talking to an Arizona pain specialist about the following conditions.

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