Cervical discs absorb shock between the bones. The bones, ligaments, and muscles of your neck support your head and allow for motion. Any abnormalities, inflammation, or injury can cause neck pain or stiffness. ... Sometimes, neck pain is caused by injury from a fall, contact sports, or whiplash.Jun 28, 2016 read more
Dr. Montgomery: Well, we see a variety of spinal conditions. The majority of patients that present have low back pain, so lower back pain is much more common than neck pain. read more