{"id":2106,"date":"2021-11-08T10:25:59","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T18:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backtohealthsac.com\/?p=2106"},"modified":"2022-02-28T10:53:33","modified_gmt":"2022-02-28T18:53:33","slug":"why-does-my-neck-hurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backtohealthsac.com\/articles\/why-does-my-neck-hurt\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Neck Hurt?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Why<\/p>\n

Bottom Line<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your neck has a tough job.<\/p>\n

It has to hold, stabilize, and move the weight of your head… every day… for a lifetime.<\/p>\n

Holding up 11 pounds may not seem like a lot, but the 7 bones and 20 muscles of your
\nneck have to work together in perfect harmony to balance that weight
\nso you to move your head around free of pain.<\/p>\n

Postural changes, sudden injuries, and arthritis are just a few of the primary causes of
\nneck pain<\/a>\u00a0and that pain can often be traced to a problem with either the muscles, bones, discs, or nerves in your neck<\/p>\n

Why It Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’ve ever wondered \u201cwhy does my neck hurt\u201d and been unable to turn your head for a day or two, you know how life-changing neck pain can be.<\/p>\n

The sharp muscle spasms that restrict your ability to move often happen when your body is trying to protect a spinal joint that isn’t moving correctly.<\/p>\n

Almost every bone in your neck has a pair of sliding joints towards the back called facet joints. If those joints become “stuck,” your body will try to compensate, but, over time, that compensation can cause a cascade of additional challenges.<\/p>\n

Here’s what you need to know:<\/p>\n