Surgery·Orthopaedics
Neck Pain
Informed by recognized medical guidance
Overview
Neck pain is discomfort or stiffness in the area between your head and shoulders. It can be a dull ache, a sharp pain, or a feeling of tightness. Most neck pain gets better on its own within a few days or weeks.
Key facts
- Neck pain is very common and usually not serious.
- It often improves with simple home care like gentle movement and heat or ice.
- Most people recover fully within a few weeks.
- Serious causes of neck pain are rare.
Yes, neck pain is very common. It affects about 1 in 3 adults in a given year.
Neck pain can affect people of all ages, but it is more common in adults, especially those who work at desks, use computers, or have poor posture.