Q When is neck pain dangerous?
Pain is bodys way of saying that something is wrong hence should never be ignored. However, neck pain itself very rarely prove dangerous. But yes, it need immediate medical attention and further care if there are some associated symptoms along with it. Like: fever, neck stiffness or immobility, headache, lowered muscle power in arms and legs, vomiting, loss of balance, vertigo or dizziness, difficulty in breathing or swallowing etc. Neck pain originating after recent head injury will also be an alarming symptom. Neck pain may indicate underlying medical condition requiring emergency medical attention if any of above symptom is present with neck pain.