Neck pain can occur from postural strain due to faulty sitting posture or excessive desk or computer work. Most neck pain has a postural or mechanical basis, however, the causative factors are often poorly understood and are usually multifactorial, including anxiety, depression, neck strain, sporting or occupational activities and neck pain is common after whiplash injury.
Difficulty in relieving neck pain is also associated with poor psychological health, worrying, and becoming angry or frustrated in response to neck pain. Greater optimism, a coping style that involves self-assurance, and having less need to socialize, are associated with better prognosis.
