Neck
Neck pain is common and can have various causes.
Neck pain is common and many of us will experience neck pain as a normal part of life. This can however, be very painful, leaving you feeling frustrated, worried and significantly impacting your day-to-day life.
The good news is that it is rarely anything serious and will get better with time. The following information is designed to help you understand and manage your neck pain, getting you back to normal life as soon as possible.
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Symptoms to check
Click the plus sign to see a list of problems that could be a sign you may need to be checked urgently
When to get immediate medical advice
You should contact a GP or NHS 111 immediately if you have neck pain and:
- numbness or tingling around your genitals or buttocks
- loss of bladder or bowel control or difficulty peeing
- severe arm pain with accompanying tingling or numbness
- chest Pain
- a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above
- a swelling or a deformity in your neck
- problems walking
- lack of coordination or heaviness to your arms or legs
- sudden, significant weakness to your arms and legs
- it does not improve after resting or is worse at night
- severe headache
- it started after a serious accident, such as after a car accident
These problems could be a sign of something more serious and need to be checked urgently.
Immediate medical advice is available by contacting NHS 111
