Neck pain affects about 10% of the American population at any given time. There are so many causes for neck pain ranging from acute injuries to postural causes that it is equally important to recognize the cause of the condition as it is to treat it properly.

Some of the more common causes of neck pain include:

	Automobile Accidents (whiplash)
	Falls and trauma
	Improper sleeping habits
	Poor telephone habits
	Workstation and ergonomic issues
	Sports injuries
	Improper lifting
	Bad reading postures
	Awkward television viewing