Neck Pain Neck Pain Neck pain affects patients of all ages. It is usually a temporary condition but in some cases may be quite long lasting and disabling.
Spine fractures are a frequent cause of neck pain.
Rare causes of neck pain include tumors of the cervical vertebral bodies and tumors involving the spinal cord or its coverings. These generally have other associated symptoms. Symptoms Neck pain can be associated with headache, probably through a muscular tension mechanism. The neck pain is usually in the back or sides of the neck. Pain in the front of the neck is an uncommon symptom in spine problems and should be evaluated by your family doctor.