Question 1

nurelgia means what. will it have pain on neck.

Accepted Answer

Yes: I assume that you meant neuralgia which is nerve pain - in which pain along path of nerve.If you have infection in the neck that affect nerves in the neck area, then it is possible to have pain in this area.

Question 2

if i can move my neck, does that mean it's not broken?

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No: A "broken" or fractured neck does not mean the neck can't move.  In fact, it's quite the opposite.  New fractures in the neck can be subtle or major and allow too much (abnormal) motion and are often associated with pain (but not always).  If you suspect a fracture, see a specialist.

Question 3

i was stretching and my neck popped. what does that mean?

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Cannot say: without an exam, I can only give general information. Popping can mean many things:
there is the pop from bubbles popping out of a joint. Generally feels good, no pain, and has zero significance.
There is repeated popping from rough tendons rubbing.
There is popping from a structure ripping. There is severe pain with that.
cannot say in your particular case, but generally, its the minor one.

Question 4

what could pain in the side of y neck after working out mean?

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Neck pain: Tension of muscle connecting sternum with head (sternocleidomastoid muscle) is possibility.

Question 5

why is my neck so dark? its darker than everything on my body what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Possible high sugar: Dark area in neck is frequently associated with metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

Question 6

i have a slight darkening on the side of my neck what does that mean? it doesn't hurt or anything.

Accepted Answer

Acantosis Nigricans: Hi, possibly you have a skin condition called Acantosis Nigricans, which is hyperpigmintation of skin usually around the skin folds, usually it's due to Obesity, Thyroid disease, Polycystic ovary, Insulin resistance and Adrenal gland diseases (Cushing syndrome), but sometimes it's just inherited, see your PMD for further evaluation.

Question 7

what does it mean if your neck pops?

Accepted Answer

See below: Your neck has 7 vertebral bodies joined to each other by 2 synovial joints.  These joints contain fluid that when "forced" out can create a popping sound.  This is what happens when a chiropractor manipulates the spine.  If the popping is persistent or if you have pain with the popping be sure to see your physician.

Question 8

having a bruise on your neck means what?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you injure the neck you can cause bruising.  If this bruise does not go away after a week or so see your MD

Question 9

what does an abnormal x-ray on neck mean?

Accepted Answer

Lots of Things: Do you mean cervical spine? Abnormal could include fractures, disc narrowing, arthritic changes, destructive lesions from infection or cancer, osteoporosis, etc.
Do you mean the soft tissues of the neck? Abnormal could mean calcifications of lymph nodes or carotid arteries, swelling of the soft tissues in back of the throat, foreign bodies in the airway or esophagus, etc. Lots of things.

Question 10

does a more muscular neck mean a shorter one?

Accepted Answer

No: No disrespect is intended; just measure it. A shorter neck will often show / develop the muscles better.

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