Head & Neck Pain Symptoms

There are many different types of head and neck pain, so it can be confusing to determine if you head and neck pain is a serious condition or something minor. Read on for the major symptoms of head and neck pain.

Headache

• Headaches can be minor or major, including stress headache or migraines. Headaches that last more than three days can mean a more serious issue may be effecting you and you should seek medical help.

Stiffness in the Neck

• Stiffness in the neck can be caused by neck strain or by a more serious condition, such as meningitis. If the stiffness in the neck is accompanied by a fever, seek medical help right away.

Numbness

• Numbness can happen in or around the neck and radiate down the arms. This can be caused by pinched nerves in the neck or by a more serious condition, such as heart attack.

Pins and Needles

• You may experience a sensation of pins and needles in the hands or fingers. This can also be caused by pinched nerves or by a circulation problem.

Pain in the Back

• Neck or head pain may radiate down into the back. Back pain may be caused by neck injury or by muscle strain.