Conservative Treatment for Neck Pain

Neck pain can be caused by a number of factors, including muscle strains or ligament strains or a pinched nerve or arthritis. Generally, regardless of the cause, pain can be improved with conservative therapy. Neck pain is often classified as acute (lasting less than 6 weeks), sub-acute (lasting 6 to 12 weeks), or chronic (lasting more than 12 weeks). While most episodes of acute pain settle down quickly, some people suffer for long-term pain. This article presents conservative treatment plan for patients suffering from neck pain.