the neck is responsible for carrying the weight of the head and therefore is at great risk. Pain in the neck may be caused due to-

• Injury- from accidents or major falls, injury of the neck can be very painful and may even be fatal. Since the neck is the connection of the head to the rest of the body, many vitak structures are present within it. Damage to any of these structures can lead to grave consequences.
• Muscle strain
• Bad posture for prolonged periods of time is one of the most common causes of pain in the neck.
• Worn joints- wear and tear of all joints occurs with age. The body’s response to this is formation of bone spurs which can be cause for pain and discomfort.
• Nerve compression
• Arthritis
• Systemic diseases such as meningitis, cancer etc. have neck pain as an additional symptom.