Each year, about one in three Americans suffer from neck pain, shoulders, and arms. For chronic or acute neck pain, natural remedies that can be done in the comfort of your own home are effective.
Let's talk about this common, sometimes debilitating complaint, and how your orthopedic team can help you improve your mood and functioning.
Reasons
for cervical pain Neck pain occurs in the area just below the base of the skull. The neck, also called the cervical spine, is a complex structure composed of bones (vertebrae), muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and an extensive blood supply.
Unfortunately, many factors can cause discomfort in the neck. Some are very serious, such as trauma from a car accident or falling downstairs. Others are more accurate and cumulative. Such cases are more responsive to minimally invasive or natural treatments that can be done at home.
Causes of acute (sudden) or chronic (long-term) neck pain include:
Nerve collisions
due to poor posture or
sleeping posture arthritis or spinal stenosis (narrowing of the skeletal structure surrounding the spinal cord) Long-term mental and emotional stress
Disc degenerative disease
aging
Muscle tension
due to repetitive movementsAssessing
the causes of cervical pain, orthopedists will accurately determine the cause of neck pain and recommend ways to eliminate or manage it to prevent recurrence. When you visit an orthopedic clinic for an examination, the doctor will ask about your symptoms, that is, when and where they occur, their quality. Is this a tingling, tingling or stabbing pain? Where is the discomfort and does it spread to the shoulder or arm? What will help relieve it?
Also, an orthopedic surgeon will manually examine your cervical spine to assess muscle strength, range of motion, and reflexes. Additional examinations such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs may be performed to look for structural abnormalities that cause neck pain.
Natural relief
of cervical pain The treatment plan for neck pain is up to the doctor's discovery after a full examination. For many patients, natural methods are effective in relieving pain and preventing recurrence. Here are just a few of the many techniques that orthopedists advise.
Physical therapy can provide a wealth of stretching and strengthening exercises and assistive devices such as a soft cervical collar that realigns the position of the cervical spine and provides the necessary support. Physical therapy may include massage to relieve tension and improve blood flow and flexibility.
Pillow and sleeping position High-quality bed pillows, especially U-shaped pillows, keep your neck in the right position
and provide support throughout the night. Also, most orthopedists recommend sleeping on your back to avoid hours of muscle strain caused by a sideways sleeping position.
Correct
posture Intentionally walk or sit with your head raised and your shoulders back. In addition, when working at the computer, try to keep the screen at eye level to avoid poor posture and strain on the muscles of the neck and shoulders. Experts at the Cleveland Clinic also recommend placing your phone, tablet, newspaper, and book at eye level.
Get
regular exercise PCP recommends 150 minutes of light cardio to control your weight and improve cardiovascular health. It also strengthens the spine from the neck to the lumbar region.
Use anything that helps relieve discomfort that warms
or cools the neck. Apply hot or cold packs for 20 minutes and turn off for 20 minutes.
Stress reliefPlease
spend a relaxing time from your busy life. Take breaks to read, walk, pray, or meditate. And do not try to extend the day. Get 8 hours of sleep to reduce mental and physical stress.
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