Neck pain affects the neck, shoulders, and arms in about one in three Americans each year. Chronic or acute neck pain can be managed with natural remedies in the comfort of your own home.
Let's talk about this common and sometimes debilitating complaint and how your orthopedic team can help you feel and function better.
Reasons for pain in the cervix.
Neck pain involves the area just below the base of the skull. The neck, also called the cervical spine, is a complex structure made up of bones (vertebrae), muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and an extensive blood supply.
Sadly, many factors can cause discomfort in your neck. Others are more accurate and cumulative. These cases respond with minimally invasive or natural remedies that can be done at home.
Reasons for acute (sudden) or chronic (long-term) neck pain include:
Poor posture or sleeping position
Arthritis or spinal stenosis (a narrowing of the skeletal structure that surrounds the spinal cord) Nerve impingement Long
-term mental and emotional stress Degenerative disc
disease An orthopedic surgeon who evaluates you can identify the cause of your neck pain and suggest ways to eliminate or manage it and prevent it from recurring. Ask about when and where it occurs and its quality. Is this a tingling sensation, a tingling or a stabbing pain? Where is the discomfort and does it spread to your shoulders or arms? If so, what can help relieve it? ? Orthopedic surgeons also manually examine the cervical spine, including assessment of muscle strength, range of motion, and reflexes. He may have additional tests, such as x-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, looking for structural abnormalities that cause cervical pain. Natural relief of cervical pain:
Your neck pain treatment plan will depend on what your doctor finds after a thorough examination.For
many patients, natural methods are effective in relieving pain and preventing recurrence. Here are just a few of the many techniques we may advise. Our
physiotherapy
orthopedic team offers a wealth of stretching and strengthening techniques, such as soft cervical collars to realign your cervical spine and provide the support you need. Exercises and assistive devices can be provided. Physical therapy may include massage to relieve tension and improve blood flow and flexibility.
Pillows and Sleeping Positions A
quality pillow, especially his U-shaped pillow, can help keep your neck properly aligned and supported throughout the night. Also, most orthopedic surgeons recommend sleeping on your back to avoid the hours of muscle strain caused by a side sleeping position
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walk and sit Additionally, when working at your computer, keep your screen at eye level to avoid poor posture and strain on your neck and shoulder muscles. Experts at the Cleveland Clinic also recommend keeping cell phones, tablets, newspapers, and books at eye level.
Your doctor who exercises regularly
recommends 150 minutes of light aerobic exercise. This will keep your weight under control and improve your cardiovascular health. It also strengthens the spine from the neck to the lower back. Use anything that helps ease the discomfort
of applying heat/cold to your neck .
A hot or cold pack that he has on for 20 minutes and he has off for 20 minutes.
stress relief
Spend some time relaxing in your busy day. Take breaks to read, walk, pray, or meditate. And don't try to procrastinate your day. Get eight hours of sleep to reduce mental and physical stress.