Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Blood and Nerve Supply to the Bones

Blood and Nerve Supply to the Bones

Bones are dynamic organs that require a rich supply of oxygen and nutrients. Around 5% to 10% of the cardiac output supplies blood to the bones. A typical long bone has three main sources: the nutrient artery, the metaphyseal and epiphyseal arteries, and the periosteal arteries.
Nutrient Artery
The nutrient artery is the main blood vessel that enters the diaphysis via the nutrient foramen. While most long bones have only one nutrient foramen, large bones, such as the femur, may have two. This...

Pain

Pain

Pain serves as a critical warning signal that alerts the body to potential or actual harm. When mechanical pressure on the skin is intense, such as from a sharp pinch, the sensation transitions from touch to pain. Similarly, extreme temperatures, like a hot pot handle, convert the sensation of heat into pain. Pain can also result from overstimulation of other senses, such as blinding light, loud noise, or the intense heat from habañero peppers. This ability to sense pain is essential for...

Nociception

Nociception

Nociception—the ability to feel pain—is essential for an organism’s survival and overall well-being. Noxious stimuli such as piercing pain from a sharp object, heat from an open flame, or contact with corrosive chemicals are first detected by sensory receptors, called nociceptors, located on nerve endings. Nociceptors express ion channels that convert noxious stimuli into electrical signals. When these signals reach the brain via sensory neurons, they are perceived as pain. Thus, pain helps the...

Pericarditis IV: Nursing Management

Pericarditis IV: Nursing Management

Pericarditis, an inflammation of the pericardium, necessitates diligent nursing management to ensure effective patient care and recovery. The initial step in managing pericarditis is a comprehensive patient medical assessment.The patient reports chest pain aggravated by breathing, coughing, and swallowing, which worsens when lying supine. The pain often improves when sitting up and leaning forward. Additional symptoms may include fever, malaise, and, in severe cases, signs of heart failure.

Angina III: Clinical Manifestations and Assessment

Angina III: Clinical Manifestations and Assessment

Angina manifests as chest pain, tightness, or squeezing discomfort typically located behind the breastbone. It can radiate to the neck, jaw, shoulders, and inner aspects of the upper arms, most commonly the left arm. Patients may experience shortness of breath, fatigue, profuse sweating, dizziness, indigestion, heartburn, palpitations, anxiety, and vomiting as accompanying symptoms. This pain often lasts a few minutes and is triggered by physical exertion, emotional stress, heavy meals, or cold...

Pyloric Obstruction

Pyloric Obstruction

Pyloric obstruction, also referred to as gastric outlet obstruction, is a condition characterized by narrowing or blockage at the pylorus—the muscular valve regulating the flow of stomach contents into the duodenum. When this passage becomes impaired, the stomach cannot effectively empty its contents into the small intestine. This disruption leads to a range of gastrointestinal symptoms, including early satiety, bloating, epigastric pain, postprandial nausea, persistent vomiting, and...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

In Memoriam: Robert B. Daroff, MD (8/3/1936-1/12/2025).

Annals of neurology·2025

Same author

Clinical Reasoning: A 45-Year-Old Man With Vertical Diplopia.

Neurology·2021

Same author

NMDAR antibody encephalitis overlapping with CLIPPERS syndrome in a psoriasis patient on adalimumab.

Journal of neurology·2021

Same author

Could the 2017 ILAE and the four-dimensional epilepsy classifications be merged to a new "Integrated Epilepsy Classification"?

Seizure·2020

Same author

From theory to practice: Critical points in the 2017 ILAE classification of epileptic seizures and epilepsies.

Epilepsia·2020

Same author

Critique of the 2017 epileptic seizure and epilepsy classifications.

Epilepsia·2019

Same journal

Care Transitions Continue to Evolve.

The Medical clinics of North America·2026

Same journal

Navigating the Gaps: A Comprehensive Overview of Care Transitions Across the Continuum.

The Medical clinics of North America·2026

Same journal

Care Transitions and Value-Based Payment Models in the United States.

The Medical clinics of North America·2026

Same journal

Technology and Innovation in Care Transitions: Imagining the Future of Postdischarge Care.

The Medical clinics of North America·2026

Same journal

Primary Care, Specialists, and Hospitals: Bridging the Gaps in Communication and Coordination.

The Medical clinics of North America·2026

Same journal

Social Determinants of Health: Unique Considerations in Transitions of Care.

The Medical clinics of North America·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 25, 2026

Chuzhen Therapy as a Non-Invasive Traditional Chinese Therapy for Neck Pain

Chuzhen Therapy as a Non-Invasive Traditional Chinese Therapy for Neck Pain

Published on: June 6, 2025

Neck pain.

Michael Devereaux¹

¹Neurological Institute, University Hospitals, Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA. michael.devereaux@uhhospitals.org

The Medical Clinics of North America

|March 11, 2009

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Neck pain is a common reason for primary care visits. This review covers essential history, neurologic examination techniques, and treatment options for neck pain management.

More Related Videos

Minimally Invasive Surgical Decompression of Occipital Nerves

Minimally Invasive Surgical Decompression of Occipital Nerves

Published on: September 13, 2024

Warm Moxibustion and Scraping as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Cervical Spondylosis Treatment

Warm Moxibustion and Scraping as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Cervical Spondylosis Treatment

Published on: June 27, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 25, 2026

Chuzhen Therapy as a Non-Invasive Traditional Chinese Therapy for Neck Pain

Chuzhen Therapy as a Non-Invasive Traditional Chinese Therapy for Neck Pain

Published on: June 6, 2025

Minimally Invasive Surgical Decompression of Occipital Nerves

Minimally Invasive Surgical Decompression of Occipital Nerves

Published on: September 13, 2024

Warm Moxibustion and Scraping as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Cervical Spondylosis Treatment

Warm Moxibustion and Scraping as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Cervical Spondylosis Treatment

Published on: June 27, 2025

Area of Science:

Primary Care Medicine
Neurology
Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background:

Neck pain is a frequent complaint encountered in primary care settings, though less prevalent than low back pain.
Effective management necessitates primary care physicians (PCPs) being adept at diagnosing and treating neck pain.
A foundational understanding of neck pain etiology and management is crucial for PCPs.

Purpose of the Study:

To equip primary care physicians with essential knowledge for evaluating patients with neck pain.
To review key components of patient history and physical examination for neck pain.
To outline common clinical syndromes and current treatment strategies for neck pain.

Main Methods:

Review of salient historical features pertinent to neck pain assessment.
Description of a basic neurologic examination applicable to neck pain evaluation.
Summary of important clinical syndromes associated with neck pain.
Overview of established and emerging treatment options for neck pain.

Main Results:

Key aspects of patient history taking for neck pain are highlighted.
Guidance on performing a targeted neurologic examination is provided.
Common presentations and differential diagnoses of neck pain are discussed.
Evidence-based treatment modalities for various neck pain conditions are presented.

Conclusions:

Primary care physicians require proficiency in evaluating neck pain.
A systematic approach to history and physical examination aids accurate diagnosis.
Comprehensive knowledge of syndromes and treatments improves patient outcomes for neck pain.