facet joint impingement

1. Introduction A sharp, shooting pain occurring precisely when the neck is rotated to the left is typically the result of cervical facet joint impingement or a sudden muscular strain in the stabilizing muscles of the cervical spine. The biomechanical action of turning the head physically compresses irritated joint structures or forcefully stretches compromised muscle … Read more

1. Introduction A sharp, shooting pain down the neck when looking up quickly is primarily caused by the sudden compression of a cervical nerve root or the impingement of a facet joint. This rapid extension of the cervical spine narrows the anatomical spaces through which nerves travel, triggering an acute electrical pain signal if underlying … Read more