Neck pain due to the common straining of the neck is usually characterised by pain in the neck region from the bottom of the head to the upper parts of the shoulders or arms. There may be associated stiffness experienced in the muscles that restricts the movement of the neck. Any attempt to move the neck may be associated with increase in the pain. This kind of pain may persist for a few fours to days based on the amount of strain to the muscles of the neck. A similar variety of symptoms with varying severity may be observed in cases underlying bone and joint disorders.

In case of injuries related to the spinal cord or its associated structures, numbness, tingling sensation and weakness of the arms may also be noticed alongwith the pain in the neck. Other similar symptoms include burning sensation and shock like pain that may extend to the arm.¹