Neck Pain Treatment
There are many problems that cause neck pain. Stimulation of nerve pathways in the neck can cause shoulder, head, arm and/or arm pain. In addition, spinal cord stimulation may cause pain in the legs and other areas below the neck. Neck pain usually disappears within a few days or weeks, but pain that lasts for several months may indicate that the underlying medical cause needs to be addressed. In some cases, it may be necessary to intervene as early as possible to obtain the best results.
The Neck Pain Treatment in Midtown Manhattan, New York depends on the exact cause. Treatment options include rest, warm or cold application, traction, gentle neck traction, physical therapy (ultrasound, massage, manipulation), local injection of cortisone or anesthetic, local anesthetic ointment, local pain relief patch, muscle Relaxants and excessive use of anti-inflammatory drugs and surgical interventions. To get rid of complete neck pain, contact Dr. Gabe Nadel, DC immediately.
Causes Of Neck Pain
Your neck is soft and flexible and can support the weight of your head. It is prone to injury and pain and restricts movement. The causes of neck pain are:
Muscle Strains:
Excessive use of bent when working on computers or smartphones cause muscle strains. Even small things like reading in bed or clenching your teeth can strain your neck muscles.
Wear of joints:
Like other joints in the body, the neck joints will gradually wear out with age. (Cartilage) collapses between bones (vertebrae). Then, your body forms bone spores, which affect joint movement and cause pain.
Nerve compression:
A herniated cervical disc or a herniated vertebrae compresses the nerves that extend from the spinal cord.
Injuries:
Rear-end auto collisions usually result in whipping, which occurs when the head moves back and then back.
Soft tissue disease:
Certain conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, meningitis or cancer may cause neck pain.
Types Of Neck Pain
Acute Neck Pain:
Acute neck pain is usually caused by straining a muscle or straining one of the tendons and ligaments. This injury may be due to sudden violence in a traffic accident or improper sleeping posture that causes neck fatigue. The ligaments, tendons and muscles of the neck usually heal over time, because the soft tissues will get sufficient blood, which contains essential proteins and other nutrients. Neck Pain Treatment in New York is often needed to quickly get rid of such acute neck pain.
Muscle Pain:
If you have neck pain or some parts of your neck are sensitive to touch, muscle pain may be the cause of the pain. This type of neck pain is mainly caused by prolonged emotional or physical stress.
Chronic neck pain:
There may be many reasons for long-term neck pain. The following are the most common causes:
Neck pain that spreads to the arm:
The pain may be accompanied by numbness or tingling in the arms or hands. Symptoms may appear suddenly or last for a long time. This is usually due to cervical disc herniation or a narrow nerve foramen in the neck. The choice of Neck Pain Treatment is based on the duration of the pain, the intensity of the pain, and the impact of the disease on the cervical nerves and/or spinal cord. Symptoms are usually temporary and do not require surgery.
Activity or position-related neck pain:
This type of pain occurs slowly and occurs after a person performs certain actions or remains in certain positions. The usual cause is that the stenosis of the foraminal canal affects the nerve root on one side. The cause may be age changes in the neck joints or intervertebral discs. The diagnosis can be made using MRI or computed tomography (CT scan).
Prevention Of Neck Pain
Correct Use Of Phone:
Using the phone When you spend a lot of time on the phone, try not to tilt your head to one side. This is also important when using a mobile phone instead of talking at the table. Headphones or speakers play a vital role in keeping your head in a neutral position for hands-free calls. Both desktop and mobile phones can use the headset.
Stretch:
Stopping stretching regularly is a good way to prevent neck stiffness. Stretching involves
- Swinging your shoulders back and forth.
- Push your shoulder together bones many times.
- Slowly rotate the ears toward the ears on both sides.
- Move your head slowly side to side.
Exercise your neck and body regularly:
Aerobic exercise is particularly good. You should do aerobic exercise 5 times a week for 30 minutes. Achieve and maintain a healthy weight: This is good “healthy lifestyle” advice. However, because the spine is responsible for maintaining weight, a healthy weight can help you protect your spine without overloading it.
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If you are suffering from severe Neck Pain, consult a Chiropractor Today for your Neck Pain Treatment in Midtown Manhattan, New York and get your problem solved. Come in to Everest Chiropractic today and partner with us in your wellness.