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Neck Pain - Coggle Diagram
Neck Pain
Acute Pain:Defined: (lasting less than 6 weeks), or Subacute neck pain (lasting 6–12 weeks)
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Oral analgesics (for example, ibuprofen, paracetamol or codeine) —
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Assessment:
Taking a detailed medical history and conducting a physical examination to distinguish neuropathic pain from mechanical neck pain.
Assessing for features of specific neck conditions, for example whiplash injury, acute torticollis and cervical radiculopathy.
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Red Flags:
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Malaise, fever, unexplained weight loss, or unremitting pain affecting sleep.
A history of violent trauma, neck surgery, or risk factors for osteoporosis.
Simple: pain or discomfort in the neck and/or shoulder girdle with our without pain referred to the arms. Symptoms vary with physical activity and over time
Causes: multifactorial and includes poor posture, neck strain, sporting and occupational activities, anxiety, and depression.
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