10 Causes Of Neck Pain
Cause #3: Arthritis
The term arthritis is broad because it refers to a condition that affects joints in various parts of the body. The most common types of arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition while osteoarthritis occurs as a result of wear and tear. Both types of arthritis cause the cartilage that lines the bones within the joints to wear off. This increases friction between joint bones and is a common cause of chronic joint pain.
Arthritis can affect any joint in the body. When arthritis affects the neck, it can cause chronic neck pain. Arthritis that affects the joints in the neck is called cervical spondylosis. Arthritis of the spine, also known as ankylosing spondylitis, can also cause neck pain.
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