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Neck Pain Symptoms

Back, neck pain hard to treat after long leave

February 01, 2009
People who suffer from back and neck pain and who take a long time off work have a more difficult time recovering from their condition than those who return to work more quickly. In a new study, scientists  compared primary care focusing on back and neck pain patients' symptoms to cognitive-behavioral rehabilitation aimed at improving function. They found no changes in physical function if an individual was out of work for longer than 12 weeks, but improvement if the patient had been out of wor... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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How to Tell if Neck Pain Is Neck Arthritis
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...            It is no wonder that so many people develop neck pain!  However, just... Read more »

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Why Breasts Can Cause Neck Pain
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert

...determined that women are at higher risk for developing neck pain than men. What accounts for... Read more »

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I have severe neck pain in the morning when I wake up. Is there a
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

Neck pain in the morning can be due to straining the neck while asleep. During certain stages of... Read more »

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06/25/07 #1 - Prevention of menstrual Migraines?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...seems to be the least of my symptoms now, aggravating neck pain and these other bodily symptoms... Read more »

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04/30/07 #4 - Botox injections for relief of headaches?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

Full Question:I have started Botox injections recently.  I receive 26 injections of Botox on my... Read more »

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Salivary duct stones
Sialolithiasis Symptoms Swelling of the face or neck Pain in the face or mouth Dry mouth The symptoms... Read more »
Torticollis
... Stiffness of neck muscles Limited range of motion Headache Neck pain Head tremor Signs and tests Various tests or procedures may be done... Read more »
TMJ Symptoms
...throat with no infection Voice fluctuations Laryngitis Tongue Pain Neck and Shoulder Problems: Neck pain Tired, sore neck problems Shoulder aches Back pain (upper and lower) Arm and... Read more »
Spondyloarthritis Symptoms and Causes
...Low-back pain that is worse at night, in the morning, or after inactivity    * Loss of appetite    * Neck pain    * Slight fever    * Stiffness and limited motion in the low back   ... Read more »
Disc Herniation: What is it?
...sits at his desk working with the computer. One morning, while brushing his teeth, he feels a sudden neck pain with a sharp, lacerating pain screaming down his arm. Later that night, he starts to... Read more »

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...swelling) may occur. Nausea, chills, joint aches, neck pain, or headache may also occur. If any... Read more »

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