Cervical pain occurs in the neck when there is some type of abnormality or deviation in one or more discs that lie between the vertebrae in the cervical region of the spine. In the majority of cases, the symptoms are temporary and get resolved after a period of time and with proper, consistent non-surgical treatment. There are times, however, when the pain is a sign of infection or disease.What Causes It?Cervical pain can be caused by a variety of things. Most temporary or acute episodes are caused by a sudden muscle strain or perhaps a sprain in the ligaments or tendons of the neck. This can happen when sudden violent force is encountered, such as that experienced in a car crash or from calling from a great height. It can also result from strain due to sleeping in the wrong position or fr

When your back is stiff, you will feel it in your upper back, lumbar area, neck and sometimes in your tailbone. Everyone will experience this type of pain and it can be many issues that will trigger this pain. Most of the time, the pain will go away after a day or two, maybe even a week later.But when the pain lingers or becomes more intense, it may be time to get medical attention. Most people will make schedule an appointment with their primary doctor first. He or she will examine the patient, ask questions, and take x-rays.Once they a determination where the pain is at and what is causing it, they will prescribe pain medications. However, when that isn't helping the patient any, their doctor may refer them to a pain clinic.The Goal: Find The ProblemBefore any doctor can heal an aching b