ABSTRACT
Neck symptoms are often diffused and can spread into the trapezii and scapula regions. Neck pain can be divided into uncomplicated pain, whiplash, and pain with radiculopathy. Most uncomplicated pain is caused by poor posture, anxiety and depression, neck strain or sport- or work-related injuries. Whiplash is a specific mechanism of injury caused by hyperextension-hyperflexion of the neck. This type of injury frequently occurs in rear-end collision and results in over-stretching and tearing of the tissues that support the head or spine. Whiplash is treated in the same way as other neck problems in order to help to reduce prolonged suffering. Disorders of the rotator cuff account for most shoulder pain. In patients under 40 years of age, it usually follows over-use or injury and is due to tendinitis or rotator cuff impingement. Physiotherapy is useful for minimising the loss of range of shoulder movement.
