Neck pain is a common complaint. Necks are vulnerable to injury and wear and tear as we age. Neck pain can be a minor annoyance or a symptom of something serious. Rarely can neck pain be a symptom of a more serious problem but medical evaluation should be sought if pain is severe, accompanied by a headache, lingers for more than two days, or radiates to an arm or leg, causing numbness, tingling, or weakness.