Neck Pain Care from University of Colorado Hospital

Why Choose Treatment for Neck Pain at University of Colorado Hospital?

The University of Colorado Hospital specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of neck pain. The hospital provides a wide range of treatment options. Doctors at University of Colorado Hospital use a combination of proven techniques and cutting-edge technologies to provide the best in patient care.

What is Neck Pain?

Neck (cervical) pain is a result of disease or damage to the spinal vertebrae that run from the top of the torso to the base of the skull. Neck pain can decrease the range of motion of the head and shoulders.

There are many causes of neck pain. The most common are:

• Osteoarthritis (degeneration of the joints between the bones in the neck)
• Rheumatoid arthritis (destruction of the joints of the neck)
• Cervical disc degeneration (breakdown of the discs that cushion the bones of the neck)
• Cervical disc herniation (bulging of the discs in the bones of the neck)
• Injury to the soft tissues in the neck