Neck (cervical spine) is made up of vertebrae that extend from the skull to the upper torso. Cervical disks 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. The statistics for neck pain in Brazil has been consucted by YLDS. Years lived with disability (YLDs) are estimated by weighting the prevalence of different conditions based on severity. The top five leading causes of YLDs in Brazil are low back pain, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, neck pain, and asthma.
In otherwise Brazil people have low rate in neck pain. Neck pain caused by a sudden force or due to muscle strain or soft tissue sprain. A physical therapist can teach you correct posture, alignment and neck-strengthening exercises, and can use heat, ice, electrical stimulation and other measures to help ease your pain and prevent a recurrence.