Complications of neck pain
While pain in your neck is problematic, other problems can arise as a result of the pain you’re feeling.
Johns Hopkins Medicine describes some of the issues that can come along with neck pain. One example is loss of productivity. If your neck hurts and you can’t work, you can lose time at your job. This is particularly problematic for people who have to lift objects at work. Nerve damage is another problem, which can send pain to other parts of the body like the arms and legs.
Depression is an unfortunate complication that can stem from back or neck pain, since they can alter your life significantly. Pain can keep you from doing activities you enjoy, and can cause more anxiety and stress than you’d feel normally. Another potential problem is weight gain, since neck pain can keep you from working out in the same way you would without it.
