US Medical Term · symptoms
Neck Pain
Dolor de cuello
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Neck Pain |
| Spanish (Español) | Dolor de cuello |
| Chinese (中文) | 頸痛 |
| Korean (한국어) | 목 통증 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Đau cổ |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Sakit sa leeg |
| Portuguese (Português) | Dor no pescoço |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | อาการปวดคอ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 頸部痛 |
What it means
Neck pain is discomfort in any of the structures in the neck, including muscles, nerves, bones, or discs between vertebrae. It can feel like stiffness, achiness, or sharp pain, and may limit your ability to turn your head. Common causes include muscle strain from poor posture or sleeping in an awkward position, whiplash, herniated discs, or arthritis. Most neck pain improves on its own within days to weeks with rest, heat or ice, and gentle stretching. Seek urgent care if neck pain follows a serious injury, is accompanied by fever, severe headache, or numbness and weakness in your arms or hands.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I woke up this morning with severe neck pain and I cannot turn my head to the right.
Me desperté esta mañana con un dolor de cuello severo y no puedo girar la cabeza hacia la derecha.
I have had neck pain and stiffness since my car accident last week.
He tenido dolor y rigidez en el cuello desde mi accidente de carro la semana pasada.
My neck pain spreads into my shoulder and down my arm.
Mi dolor de cuello se extiende al hombro y baja por el brazo.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
M54 DorsalgiaRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026