Although low back pain is the most common spinal malady, neck pain is frequently seen by primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals who treat musculoskeletal problems. The cervical nerve roots C5, C6, and C7 are most commonly affected and involvement results in characteristic signs and symptoms in the upper extremities. The prevalence of nontraumatic neck pain in the United States is 10%. Find out what’s wrong and treat yourself.
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