torticollis is the medical term for neck pain.
what is the medical term for neck pain?
torticollis
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neck pain, also known as cervicalgia, is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population having neck pain at some point in their lives.





















































neck pain, although felt in the neck, can be caused by numerous other spinal problems. neck pain may arise due to muscular tightness in both the neck and upper back, or pinching of the nerves emanating from the cervical vertebrae. joint disruption in the neck creates pain, as does joint disruption in the upper back.
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bullet::::- whiplash and other neck pain. there is no consensus on the effectiveness of manual therapies for neck pain. a 2013 systematic review found that the data suggests that there are minimal short- and long-term treatment differences when comparing manipulation or mobilization of the cervical spine to physical therapy or exercise for neck pain improvement. a 2013 systematic review found that although there is insufficient evidence that thoracic sm is more effective than other treatments, it is a suitable intervention to treat some patients with non-specific neck pain. a 2011 systematic review found that thoracic sm may offer short-term improvement for the treatment of acute or subacute mechanical neck pain; although the body of literature is still weak. a 2010 cochrane review found low quality evidence that suggests cervical manipulation may offer better short-term pain relief than a control for neck pain, and moderate evidence that cervical manipulation and mobilization produced similar effects on pain, function and patient satisfaction. a 2010 systematic review found low level evidence that suggests chiropractic care improves cervical range of motion and pain in the management of whiplash.
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