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Because of its location and range of motion, the neck is often left unprotected and subject to injury. Pain in the back or neck area can be acute, which comes on suddenly and intensely, or chronic, which can last for weeks, months, or even years. The pain can be continuous or intermittent. Even with today's technology, the exact cause of back and neck pain can be found in few cases. In most cases, back and neck pain may be a symptom of many different causes, including any of the following: Overuse, strenuous activity, or improper use such as repetitive or heavy lifting. Trauma, injury, or fractures.
Tension Headache. Pain in the back of the head may affect the muscles when neck and head tighten. The possible cause of the headache is stress. The fluctuating levels of neurotransmitters can contribute to the headache.Often, the pain begins at the back of the head.his kind of back of head pain, characterized as secondary headaches, are caused by neck problems. It can be felt when the spinal joints located in neck are irritated, or when the muscles of the neck are strained. Bad posture, cervical abnormalities and stress could be contributing factors.