This presentation defines the problem of neck pain and discusses its anatomy, physiology, and injuries. Spine fractures are discussed in the “Fractures of the spine, pelvis, and acetabulum” presentation.

a. Neck pain incidence in the general population.
b. Spine anatomy-muscles, bones, discs, nerves
c. Herniated disc-classification and anatomy
d. Flexion injuries-whiplash, biomechanics and physiology
e. Extension injuries-rear end collisions, biomechanics and physiology
f. Spine fractures
g. Scientific literature regarding neck injuries