Neck pain is one of the most common complaints we receive from our patients. Neck muscles are often strained due to poor posture, whether it is due to leaning over the computer, hunching over a workbench, or other bad posture positions. Osteoarthritis is an alternative common cause of neck pain. Rarely, neck pain is often a symptom of a more serious issue, however, we recommend you seek medical care if you are dealing with neck pain that is accompanied by numbness or even loss of strength in your arms and hands, or if you are dealing with shooting pains in the shoulders down to the arms. Common symptoms and signs of neck pain include: • Pain that begins to worsen by holding the head in one place for long periods • Muscle tightness and neck spasms • Declined ability to move the head • Headache You should visit a pain medicine clinic like Specialty Medical Center if the neck pain starts to get worse or does not gradually improve with at-home treatment. Especially visit our clinic if you are dealing with severe neck pain due to an injury from an accident. If you are dealing with the following, book an appointment with our clinic today: • Severe neck pain • Persistent neck pain that lasts for several days without any relief • Neck pain that spreads down to the arms and/or legs • Neck pain that is accompanied by numbness, weakness, headache, and/or tingling sensations