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.
Learn More About Neck Pain
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:
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Live Forward with Neck Pain
by MayoClinic.com
Your doctor often will be able to diagnose the cause of your neck pain and recommend treatment just by asking questions about the type, location and onset of your pain.
In less clear-cut cases, your doctor may use imaging techniques or other tests such as:
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