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Neck pain pathophysiology

Introduction

Overview

Overview

The exact pathogenesis of neck pain is not fully understood.It is thought that neck pain is the result of disturbed oxidative metabolism and increase levels of pain-generating substances in neck muscles,that cause impaired local muscle circulation.Is caused by either changing coordination of cervical muscles and impaired proprioception in the neckand shoulders.

Pathophysiology

Pathophysiology

Pathogenesis

  • The exact pathogenesis of neck pain is not completely understood.
  • It is understood that neck pain is the result of disturbed oxidative metabolism and increase levels of pain-generating substances in neck muscles,that cause impaired local muscle circulation.
  • Is caused by either changing coordination of cervical muscles and impaired proprioception in the neckand shoulders.[1][2]
References

References

  1. ↑ Côté P, van der Velde G, Cassidy JD, Carroll LJ, Hogg-Johnson S, Holm LW; et al. (2008). “The burden and determinants of neck pain in workers: results of the Bone and Joint Decade 2000-2010 Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders”. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 33 (4 Suppl): S60–74. doi:10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181643ee4. PMID 18204402.
  2. ↑ Gross AR, Goldsmith C, Hoving JL, Haines T, Peloso P, Aker P; et al. (2007). “Conservative management of mechanical neck disorders: a systematic review”. J Rheumatol. 34 (5): 1083–102. PMID 17295434.