Neck
pain has emerged as a common problem in people. Your neck is made up of small
bones called vertebrae that extend from the skull to the upper torso. Cervical
discs absorb shock between the bones. The spinal column supports your head and
protects the spinal cord. The bones, ligaments, and muscles of your neck
support your head and allow for motion. Any abnormalities, inflammation, or
injury can cause neck pain or stiffness. In many cases, it’s due to poor
posture or overuse of mobile & computers. Loss of range of motion in your
neck can also lead to shoulder pain, and/or pain/numbness in your arms and
hands. Sometimes, neck pain is caused by injury from a fall, contact sports, or
whiplash.
If
you have neck pain that continues for more than a week, also is severe, or is
accompanied by other symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
Symptoms
- severe neck pain without apparent cause
- swollen glands
- weakness in your arms
- Numbness
- inability to touch your chin to your chest
- tingling
- pain that radiates down your arms or legs
- trouble swallowing or breathing
- inability to move your arms or hands
- lump in your neck
- bladder or bowel dysfunction
- Muscle tightness and spasms
- Decreased ability to move your head
- Headache
Causes
- Worry or stress
- Sleeping awkwardly
- Any injury or an accident , which can cause whiplash
- A sprain or a muscle strain
- Osteoarthritis
- Nerve compression
- Certain diseases
Prevention
- Take frequent breaks from working on computers for hours
- Use good posture while standing and sitting
- Avoid tucking the phone between your ear and shoulder while you talk
- Adjust your desk, chair and computer at eye level
- Sleep in a good position
- Do not carry heavy bags with straps over your shoulder
- Quit smoking
Physical
therapy treatment at SOS PHYSIO Rehab
Physical therapist at SOS PHYSIO Rehab will teach you correct
posture, alignment and neck-strengthening exercises, & may use heat, ice,
electrical stimulation and other measures to help ease your pain and prevent a
recurrence.
There are many physical therapy treatments such as Manual therapy & Active Release Techniques (ART) are found to be very effective in treating this type of disorder.
For more information- Contact your local SOS PHYSIO clinic.
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