Body guide
Pain or stiffness between the base of the skull and shoulders. Review possible symptom patterns, complete a focused safety screen, and explore gentle movement guides without assuming that stretching is right for every cause of pain.
Start the guided checkStart only after reviewing the safety guidance. Keep the sensation mild, move with control, and stop if pain becomes sharp, spreading, electrical, or stronger.
Symptoms commonly associated with these patterns can overlap. A physical examination may be needed to tell them apart.
Possible pattern
Muscles and joints can become sensitive after an unfamiliar load or sustained position.
Commonly associated
Common triggers
Possible pattern
Symptoms may build when the neck stays in one position longer than it currently tolerates.
Commonly associated
Common triggers
Possible pattern
Neck symptoms that travel into an arm can need individual assessment.
Commonly associated
Common triggers
Do not use exercise to delay care for severe or rapidly worsening pain, major trauma, fever or feeling seriously unwell, unexplained swelling, new weakness or numbness, breathing difficulty, or loss of normal function.
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