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Most people will experience neck pain at some point in their lives. Neck pain can be acute, meaning it lasts a few hours to a few weeks, or it can be chronic, lasting several weeks or longer.

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Need to know more about how neck pain will affect you or someone you care for? Learn all the basics of neck pain and what it does:

     » Introduction to Neck Pain
     » When to Seek Medical Advice
     » What Causes Neck Pain?
     » Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Neck Pain

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Introduction

by MayoClinic.com

Most people will experience neck pain at some point in their lives. Neck pain can be acute, meaning it lasts a few hours to a few weeks, or it can be chronic. Neck pain that lasts several weeks or longer is considered chronic neck pain.

Most causes of neck pain aren't serious. Poor posture at work, such as leaning into your computer, and during hobbies, such as hunching over your workbench, are common causes of neck pain.

But sometimes neck pain can signify something more serious. If your neck pain is so severe that you can't touch your chin to your chest despite a few days of self-care, seek immediate medical attention.

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