Neck Pain

There are 5 cervical vertebrae and they are the first vertebrae of the spinal column. For neck pain we want to define pain in the back of the neck that can radiate to the shoulders: it is a very widespread musculoskeletal disorder; the affected structures that are located in the region of the first vertebrae of the spine are the muscles, ligaments of the intervertebral discs and the posterior joints that concern trauma such as whiplash, inadequate effort, incorrect posture or dysfunctional problems of the mouth and of the occlusion. Stress can also cause muscle contraction and cause micro-injuries.

A dysfunctional tongue associated with certain craniofacial dysmorphisms can be the cause of a decompensation of the cervical spine.

The causes of neck pain that specifically concern dental problems refer to particular craniofacial

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