How is the neck structured?
There are seven vertebrae in the neck which form a part of the spine. These surround the spinal cord and canal. Between these vertebrae are discs, and the nerves of the neck. Other structures present within the neck include the skin, neck muscles, arteries, veins, lymph nodes, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, esophagus, larynx, and trachea. Any illness or medical conditions that affect any of these tissues of the neck can lead to neck pain. Common signs and symptoms of neck pain
The symptoms of neck pain can vary from person to person ranging from mild discomfort to excruciating pain that prevents a person from making any movement. Some of the common symptoms that are associated with neck pain are as follows: