Neck pain is a common occurrence for most adults and is often associated with headaches. Most of the time it is not serious and usually related to muscle strain. However, there are some serious and potentially deadly causes of neck pain that need to be kept in mind. When it comes to children in particular, neck pain should never be ignored or passed off in the way abdominal pain is seen by parents. Adults may not necessarily be as concerned about neck pain provided that it does not progressively worsen over hours and days, occur with severe headaches, confusion and sensitivity to light. Muscle pain is the most common cause of neck pain in adults. More serious conditions involve spinal bone and disc degeneration with nerve root compression (pinched nerve) and related musculoskeletal causes often linked to trauma, poor posture and overuse. Overall none of these conditions are as serious as meningitis or other problems with the brain, meninges, spinal cord or blood vessels running up to the brain, all of which may present with neck pain and stiffness. While adults need to be aware of these problems and seek medical attention, a few simple lifestyle measures can often remedy … Continue reading 6 Ways To Remedy Neck Pain In Adults