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Cervical pain can occur due to a condition called cervical spondylosis. It is a condition related to a specific age that affects the joint disks present in the cervical spine of a person, in their neck. Cervical pain is commonly known as neck arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Due to the wear and tear of the cartilage and other bones present in the neck, some may experience cervical pain. Some have mild pain, while other can experience severe, chronic pain and stiffness.
Sometimes, people have cervical pain because there is an overgrowth of bones. Though these over growth of bones try to strengthen the spine, they can press on the delicate areas of the spine and cause pain in the spinal cord and the nerves. Some causes are as follows.
The symptoms are varied in different people. Most have mild symptoms and a few have severe symptoms that can develop over a period or occur suddenly. The most common symptom is feeling pain around the shoulder blade and it may extend to the arms and in the fingers.
The pain can spur when people try to sit, stand, sneeze, cough or try to tilt their neck backwards. Some also feel weak in their muscles and are unable to grasp objects firmly. Some other symptoms are as follows.
Some uncommon symptoms are loss of balance and decreased bowel or bladder control. These symptoms can be dangerous and require immediate medical attention.
Some doctors prescribe medication drugs if over the counter or OTC drugs don’t work. They can prescribe muscle relaxants such as cyclobenzaprine and others to treat muscle spasms. Anti-epileptic drugs such as Neurotin can relax the pain due to nerve damage. Some stronger methods are steroid injections to reduce inflammation and reduce pain. NSAIDs or Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs can also help to reduce the swollen areas.
Many doctors recommend physiotherapy in such conditions since this process can help to stretch the neck muscles and the shoulders and help them make stronger. Some specialists use neck traction to relive the pain and the pressure using weights. These weights can increase the space between the cervical joints and give some relief to the cervical discs and the nerve roots.
Surgery can help people to get rid of the areas of bone growth and parts of the herniated discs so that the spinal cord gets more space. Though surgery is hardly required for cervical pain, a doctor may recommend it if a patient suffers from severe pain and is unable to move their body freely.
Cervical pain can get in the way of regular routines. Luckily most people have a mild condition that they can take care of at their home. Some of the techniques that might help are as follows.
It is an ancient practice that can help to reduce the tension and pain in the neck area and can increase blood circulation while relaxing the muscles. Soft collars can help to perform this process.
Significant researches show that acupuncture for cervical pain has shown positive results. Currently, many studies try to understand the efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment for cervical pain.
Bad posture during regular activities such as bending, twisting, etc. can cause the soft gel from the space between two spinal bones to leak and cause pain. It can ultimately lead to cervical pain.
Since cervical pain is often age-related and can be caused due to other situations, the doctor can completely reduce the condition with the help of alternative treatment options such as acupuncture, acupressure, exercise, etc.
The condition can develop and increase for age-related problems and otherwise. If people have neck injuries, and have work-related activities that put excess strain on the neck (Ex. Heavy lifting) or require on to do repetitive neck movements, they have more chances of developing cervical pain.
People can perform some doctor-recommended exercises at home to get some relief. One can take pain reliving medicines too.
A diagnosis can help to eliminate other serious conditions that can cause such pain. Your doctor may ask you to do a physical examination and ask you some typical question related to your muscles and neck. You might need an x-ray to check for excessive bone spurs and other abnormalities.
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I would like to thank Dr. Anchal she is really a very good in her area. First time when I visited her with my CERVICAL PAIN I was not able to move my neck properly but thanks to Dr. ANCHAL in just 5 to 4 visits i see the result in me and now i am able to move my neck properly. She is a very good consultant and gives all the facts about the issue. Again i would like to Thankyou Dr. Anchal.. And highly recommended each one of you who is reading this. she's knows very well how to cure your pain. Thankyou So Much Mam for your support and care.
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