4 Main Causes of Neck Pain
- Cervical spondylosis is a result of aging and overuse in certain occupations.
- Neck injuries, such as fractures of the cervical spine, herniated discs, and inflammation of the tendons and muscles around joints.
- From inflammation in patients with arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
- Improper postures, such as sleeping in the wrong position, working postures that require frequent bending or using a lot of neck muscles, driving for long periods of time, etc.
Symptoms found
- There is a dull ache in the head or back of the neck.
- Neck pain may be accompanied by pain radiating down the shoulder, arm, or shoulder blade.
- There is numbness in the arm or fingers, and weakness of the arm muscles may also occur.
- The neck moves less than normal and is accompanied by pain.
- Sometimes, tender points may be found in the neck and shoulder muscles.
What to do when you have neck pain
- Drug treatment to reduce inflammation and relieve pain
- Physical therapy combined with medication
- Applying heat or cold to the painful neck muscles.
- Treatment using deep หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล heat generating devices such as Ultrasound, Shortwave Diathermy
- Neck traction to relieve compression of cervical nerves and reduce neck stiffness
- Correct neck management that is appropriate for the condition of the symptoms to increase neck muscle strength.
Practices to prevent neck pain
- Don’t sleep with a pillow that is too high.
- Do not shake your neck vigorously to relieve stiffness.
- Do not strain your neck while working in one position for long periods of time.
- Arrange work equipment such as tables, chairs, and computers to be appropriate for the worker’s physical appearance, not too tall or too low.