Cervical Muscle Strain & Myofascial Pain Case Study: 30-Year-Old with Work-Related Neck Pain | Primary Care 2025/2026

A comprehensive primary care case study for 2025/2026 on a 30-year-old female presenting with two weeks of worsening neck pain and stiffness, occipital headaches, and intermittent arm tingling. This case explores the systematic evaluation of mechanical neck pain, including red flag assessment, physical examination with provocative testing, appropriate imaging utilization, and differentiation from cervical radiculopathy and inflammatory conditions. Highlights evidence-based conservative management with physical therapy, ergonomic modifications, patient education, and multidisciplinary care coordination. Ideal for advanced practice nursing, medical students, and primary care clinicians managing musculoskeletal complaints in outpatient settings.