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Neck pain, sometimes called cervicalgia, is a very common complaint in the 21st century among all classes of people. Neck pain can be acute or it can be chronic. Often neck pain is actually referred pain from stress to the upper back. Neck pain can arise from any number of problems associated with the spine: It can be associated with nerves pinched by the cervical vertebrae or muscle spasms in the lower neck and upper back. Neck pain can also be associated with a number of other body diseases and disorders including referred pain from an acute cornoary event (heart attack), carotid artery dissection, infections such as tonsilitis or a retropharyngeal abscess, or protruding or herniated spinal discs at any point along the spinal column.

The most effective way to prevent neck pain is to alleviate muscular stress to the neck or upper back. This means using proper ergonomic postures when you work long hours at a computer of carry heavy items, and to make sure you fall asleep in a comfortable position. Try not to work for prolonged periods of time in one position. Take a "stretch break" at least once every half hour. When you are lifting heavy loads, remember to bend your legs and stabilize the weight rather than reaching for it and keep the weight close to your body.

If you are suffering from neck pain, try to stay as active as you can without exacerbating your discomfort. Generally speaking, bed rest is not necessary for a person who is suffering from neck pain. Although neck collars are often prescribed in an effort to immobilize the acted area, it is generally not necessary to wear them for more than two or three days at most. There are exercises you can do that gently recondition the area: for example, from a sitting position staring straight ahead, tilt your head very slowly one inch to the left and then one inch to the right; then move your head slowly downward so your chin is pointed towards your chest and hold that position for ten seconds.

Massage is also very effective for neck pain as is alternating heat packs with ice packs at 15 minute intervals.

Remember neck pain is self-limited and rarely indicative of a more serious underlying cause. If left by itself, neck pain will usually disappear within a week. If your neck pain persists longer than that, it is probably a good idea to consult your primary health care provider. You may need a referral to a physical therapist.