The literature on neck arthritis is limited, although several
recent studies have been conducted on neck pain. Thirty to 50% of
adults reportedly complain about neck pain [1]. In one study, individuals
suffering from chronic neck pain were likely to visit primary
care providers (72%), chiropractors (40%), physical therapists
(35%), orthopedic surgeons (32%) and massage therapists (28%) [2].
Another study cited neck pain as one of the most frequent pain
conditions (second to back pain) that led to visits to complementary/
alternative therapists, most often chiropractors and massage
therapists [3] with almost 1 in 5 visits to massage therapists being
for neck pain [4]