Conditions & RSI
Tension neck syndrome

Tension neck syndrome can result form a number of factors, including holding a static posture. Symptoms include fatigue and stiffness in the neck, neck pain and headache radiating from the neck. There may be some muscle spasm. On examination a doctor may be able to find areas which feel hard or tender to the touch.

For further information there are some useful external links below:

• The Health and Safety Executive: “diagnostic criteria”. Read on...
• Workpain; The Homepage of Don Ranney, ex lecturer in Injuries and Work and Sport and Anatomy, University of Waterloo, Ontario (references to tension neck syndrome among general information about RSI). Read on...

Conditions & RSI
Conditions
Tendon Related Disorders
Tendinitis
Tenosynovtis
Epicondylitis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytren's Contracture
Trigger Finger
Gangolian Cyst
Rotator Cuff Syndrome
Nerve Related Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Guyon Canal Syndrome
Pronator Teres Syndrome
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Cervical Syndrome
Muscle Related Disorders
Tension Neck Syndrome
Muscle Sprain & Strain
Myalgia & Myositis
Writers Cramp
Circulatory Disorders
Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome
Reynauds Phenomenon or Disease
Vibration White Finger
Bursa Related Disorders
Bursitis
Non Specific Pain
Double Crush Syndrome
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