
Neck/Head Conditions
Whiplash Injury
Cervical Disc Herniation Injury
Degenerative Disc/Joint Disease
Whiplash Injury

Grade 1: indicates neck complaints but no physical signs of neck injury
Grade 2: indicates neck complaints and musculoskeletal signs of injury
Grade 3: neck complaints and neurological signs of injury
Grade 4: neck complaints and fracture/dislocation
Common Symptoms:
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Headaches
- Pain in the shoulder or between the shoulder blades
- Dizziness
- Ringing in the ears or blurred vision
- Difficulty concentrating or remembering
Chronic Muscle Spasm

Neck spasms most commonly are from poor static postures. Computer use, driving, slouching on the couch all contribute to this problem. In biomechanical terms, a head in a forward position along with shoulders rolled forward, is called an upper crossed syndrome. At times, these symptoms may be the result of underlying pathology or degenerative changes to your spine.
Common Symptoms:
- Tightness, stiffness, loss in range of motion
- Inability to look over the shoulder when driving
- Increase in symptoms with computer use
- Muscle fatigue
Cervical Disc Herniation Injury

When pressure is placed on a nerve in the neck, it causes pain in the muscles between your neck and shoulder (trapezius muscles). The pain may shoot down the arm. The pain may also cause headaches in the back of the head. Early treatment is critical in avoiding worsening of condition or symptoms.
Common Symptoms:
- Weakness in one arm
- Tingling, a “pins-and-needles” sensation, or numbness arm
- Neck pain that radiates into shoulder, arm, and/or hands
- Burning pain in the shoulders, neck, or arm
Degenerative Disc/Joint Disease

The disc itself does not have a blood supply, so if it sustains an injury it cannot repair itself the way other tissues in the body can. An otherwise insignificant injury to the disc can start a degenerative cascade whereby the disc wears out. Despite its rather dramatic label, degenerative disc disease (DDD) is fairly common, and it is estimated that at least 30% of people aged 30-50 years old will have some degree of disc space degeneration.
Common Symptoms:
- Pain that is centered in the neck, cervical spine
- Neck pain that has lasted more than six weeks
- Discomfort described as a progressive painful ache
- Pain that’s frequently worse with sitting, computer use
Headache

Pain may be triggered or exacerbated by neck movement or a particular neck position such as computer work or driving a car. It can also be triggered by applying pressure over the region that is painful. One of the most prominent causes of a cervicogenic headache is simply undergoing an excessive amount of chronic stress on your neck and spine.
Common Symptoms:
- Steady, non-throbbing pain at the back and base of the skull
- Pain behind the brows, forehead, the base of the skull
- Pain after a sudden neck movement, such as a sneeze
- Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or blurred vision
TMJ – Jaw Joint/Chewing Muscles

TMJ can be caused by injuries such as whiplash. Muscle spasms can cause tracking issues in the TMJ joint and cause inflammation. Over time, this can lead to wear and tear on the cartilage and progress into arthritic changes within the joint.
Common Symptoms:
- Clicking or popping in the jaw
- Pain with eating, talking, chewing
- Pain in the jaw
- Headache or tooth pains