Whiplash

Symptoms	A form of neck strain, torn muscles and tendons in the neck.
Treatments	Over-the-counter pain medication. Painkillers, muscle relaxants, and physical therapy.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Numbness Into Arm)

Symptoms	Compression of nerves or blood vessels. Inadequate passageway through an area between neck and armpit.
Treatments	Exercises and therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and surgery in severe cases.

Burners or stingers (Brachial plexus injury)

Symptoms	Injury to the nerve supply of the upper arm.
Treatments	Special neck roll, elevated shoulder pads, physical therapy.

Rib Injury

Symptoms	Costochondritis, Pleurisy, Fractured or bruised ribs.
Treatments	Painkillers, ice, chest support, surgery if the case is severe.

Postural pain ir stuffness

Symptoms	Conditions could be whiplash, cervical spondylosis, wryneck, fibromyalgia.
Treatments	X-rays, followed by rest, pain medications and physical therapy in mild cases.

Cervicgenic and tension type headaches

Symptoms	A severe headache caused by the neck. Pain may be triggered by neck movement.
Treatments	NSAIDS, aspirin, and acetaminophen. Spinal manipulation and trigger point injections if it is severe.

Intercostal (ribcage) Strain

Symptoms	Mild muscular injury caused by rapid twisting of the torso.
Treatments	Rest, Ice, Compression, and Exercise.

Facet Irritation and Injury

Symptoms	Acute lumbar or cervical face joint inflammation, resembling a herniated disc.
Treatments	Change in posture, heat, anti-inflammatory medication, chiropractic manipulations.

Cervical Disc Problems

Symptoms	Pain caused by herniated disc presses on a cervical nerve.
Treatments	Over-the-counter and prescription medications, exercise, physical therapy or chiropractic adjustment. Surgery is required if pain isn’t alleviated in 6 months.