Neck pain is a common issue for many adults. The occurrence of neck pain is usually due to damages of the soft tissues like muscles and ligaments. The causes of neck pain differ from person to person. The pain may come from performing certain tasks at work or suffering an injury such as a herniated disc. Along with disorders and diseases, neck pain can also result from bad posture. One thing to acknowledge, however, is that not all neck pain is a reason to think about neck surgery. Sometimes the pain is not serious and will go away. On the other hand, constant neck pain — related to the cervical spine, accompanied by pain in the back, shoulder, arms, or other parts joint with the spine should be given importance. Numbness or weakness in any part of the hand including the fingers also suggests an underlying problem. Continue reading →