Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
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What is Back and Neck Pain ?
Neck pain is common. Poor posture puts strain on your neck muscles when you lean over your computer or hunker down on your workbench. Osteoarthritis is also a common cause of neck pain.
In rare cases, neck pain can be a symptom of a more serious problem. For neck pain with numbness or loss of strength in the arm or hand, or piercing pain in the shoulder or arm, see a doctor.
Symptoms may include:
- Pain. B. While driving or working at a computer.
- Muscle tightness and spasms
- Decreased ability to move head.
The neck supports the weight of the head and is at risk of injury, causing pain, and restricting movement.
Causes of neck pain include:
- Muscle tension:
Excessive use, such as slouching in front of a computer or smartphone for hours, often causes muscle strain. Even small things like reading in bed can strain your neck muscles. - A worn joint:
Like other joints in the body, the neck joint tends to wear out with age. In response to this wear and tear, the body often forms osteophytes that can impede joint movement and cause pain. - Nerve compression:
A herniated disc or osteophyte in the cervical spine can put pressure on the nerves that branch out from the spinal cord. - wounded:
Rear-end collisions often lead to whiplash. This occurs when the head rocks back and forth, straining the soft tissues of the neck. - disease:
Certain diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, meningitis, and cancer can cause neck pain.
Most neck pain is caused by poor posture and age-related wear and tear. Keep your head centered on your spine to prevent neck pain. A few simple changes in your daily routine can help.
Try the following:
Use correct posture:
Whether you're standing or sitting, your shoulders should be in line with your hips and your ears should be directly above your shoulders. When using a mobile phone, tablet, or other small screen, keep your head up and hold the device straight instead of bending your neck to look at it.
Take frequent breaks:
If you travel long distances or work at your computer for long periods of time, get up, move your body, and stretch your neck and shoulders. Adjust your desk, chair, and computer so that the monitor is at eye level. Your knees should be slightly lower than your hips. Use chair armrests.If you smoke, quit. Smoking can increase your risk of neck pain. Avoid carrying heavy bags with shoulder straps. The weight puts a strain on the neck.
Treatment is aimed at relieving pain and improving neck mobility. Most causes of neck pain are eventually remedied and can be treated at home. Drugs such as muscle relaxants to help the muscles in the neck heal are common. Treatment of neck pain.
- Physical Therapy:
Work with a physical therapist or fitness instructor to learn exercises and movements that strengthen the muscles and tendons of your neck and improve flexibility. - Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Machine:
A TENS machine applies low-level electrical current to the skin near nerves to block the pain signals that are causing discomfort. Always consult your doctor before using the TENS unit. - Steroid Injection:
Injected near nerve roots to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. - Alternative Therapies:
Your doctor may recommend acupuncture to relieve pain or massage to loosen tight muscles that are causing your condition. You can watch an osteopath or chiropractor prepare your spine. - Surgery:
Most causes of neck pain do not require surgery. Surgery may still be needed if one or more vertebrae in the spine are misaligned or compressing a nerve.If the pain is severe, it may be necessary to work with a spine or pain specialist.
Yes, Back & Neck Pain treatment is available in Bareilly at Gangasheel Hospital by the team of expert Physiotherapists in the city.