Neck injuries can cause cervical pain of all types regardless of whether it was due to disc damage, neck sprain, whiplash or a degenerative process.

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When diagnosing a neck injury, it is important to examine the suboccipital region (base of the skull) and cervical spine including the facet joints and scapular regions for potential ligament or tendon trigger points. X-rays are limited, but an mri is a very important tool to help identify the most common injuries including disc problems or to identify the stretched tendon and ligament structures.  Unfortunately, the source of neck pain is often misdiagnosed  and can lead to inappropriate treatments and may actually aggravate the condition.