Neck and Upper Back Pain Symptoms

Many headaches are caused by musculoskeletal tension in the neck and upper back. This accounts for up to 70% of headaches.

The discs at the bottom of your neck at C4/C5 or C5/C6 or C6/C7 are the levels most likely to suffer from disc bulges or herniations as they help support most of the weight of your head.

Repetitive strain injury is a common source of muscle pain in the neck, while neck ligament damage often occurs with whiplash injuries in road traffic accidents.

The correct term for the neck is the cervical spine. When there is a loss of mobility in the spine, the facet joints bear a greater load than normal.

As we get older, the effects of ageing and everyday use cause wear to the vertebra, facet joints, discs and soft tissues that make up the spine.