Cervicalgia
Pain in the neck that does not radiate to other parts of the body.
Quick answer
Cervicalgia (neck pain) is localised pain in the cervical spine without radiation, commonly caused by postural strain, muscle tension, or degenerative changes. Physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture, and postural rehabilitation show strong evidence for recovery.
Do any of these feel familiar?
- Cervicalgia (neck pain) is experienced as pain, stiffness, or achiness localised in the cervical spine — the neck region
- It frequently extends into the upper shoulders and base of the skull
- Reduced range of motion — difficulty turning the head or looking up and down — is characteristic, along with muscle tightness that may feel hard to release
- Many people describe headaches that start at the neck and spread forward, as well as occasional tingling or referred pain into the arms if nerve irritation is present
- Sustained postures — particularly desk work, driving, or sleeping in an awkward position — are among the most common precipitants
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