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Back Pain FAQs: What are causes of neck pain?

Most of the conditions mentioned for low back pain are similar to potential causes for neck or cervical pain as well. Sprain / strains are the most likely causes of neck pain. Other causes include cervical disc problems, spinal stenosis, facet syndrome, etc.

Osteoarthritis of the spine (also known as spondylosis) is a common disorder causing progressive deterioration of the spine and can cause new bone formation called osteophytes (bone spurs) that decrease range of motion of the neck and lead to pain.

Spinal stenosis causes the foramen to narrow where the nerve roots exit the spine possibly compressing and entrapping nerve roots which can lead to neck, shoulder, and arm pain and numbness.

Whiplash can occur in a motor vehicle accident involving a hyperextension and/or hyperflexion injury of the neck. The head is forced backward and/or forward