ABC of Rheumatology: PAIN IN NECK, SHOULDER, AND ARM

Normal cervical lordosis, which is often lost in neck disorders.Poor sleeping posture is a common cause of neck pain. Neurological changes associated with entrapment of cervical nerve rootNerve root Muscle weakness Reflex changes Sensory changes C5 Shoulder abduction Biceps Lateral arm and flexion Elbow flexion C6 Elbow flexion Biceps Lateral forearm Wrist extension Supinator Thumb Index finger C7 Elbow extension Triceps Middle finger Wrist flexion Finger extension C8 Finger flexion None Medial side lower forearm Ring and little fingers T1