Most Common Neck Problems
If you have a neck problem it can be a significant issue and cause an enormous amount of pain. Pain can be anything from a small twinge when you move your head to an ongoing stabbing or dull ache which can all but take over your life. There is a range of common neck problems, which can instigate such pain, and if you’re experiencing such effects it’s important to get treatment as soon as you can. This can be provided by private practitioners or health firms like The Hospital Group who will help ease symptoms and give you the correct advice on which injury you have and how you should treat it.
Almost two thirds of people will develop neck pain at some point in their lives, and problems can be down to a range of factors. The most common type is non-specific neck pain where it is often untraceable as to why you may be experiencing discomfort. It includes minor sprains to ligaments and muscles, which could be as a result of sleeping at an odd angle or exercising badly. Meanwhile, incorrect posture can also be a common instigator, particularly if you are sitting at a desk all day.
Acute torticollis, also known as ‘wry neck’, can be a very painful condition where the head is twisted to one side and it causes severe pain when you try and centre your head. The cause is often not known but could be as a result of a sprain or strain and commonly occurs with people going to bed fine and waking up with the injury. However, for most it dissipates in just a few days.
For older individuals, degeneration is a common neck problem, which is caused when the discs and bones of the vertebrae begin to rub together a little more. Not as supple as they are in younger individuals, these bones and discs can create a certain amount of pain for you if you’re over 50, though many individuals have degeneration without feeling any pain at all.
Cervical radiculopathy is a serious neck condition where the nerves root becomes damaged or pressed on as it exits the spinal cord. You can feel pins and needles, numbness, and arm weakness and pain in addition to neck pain. In the most common cases it is caused by a prolapsed disc.
There are a variety of ways in which neck pain can be treated depending on its cause and severity. For the most common, non-specific neck pain, painkillers can often be enough, helping you cope whilst your body recovers. Slow and regular exercise can also help and you should try and move your neck as normal even though the pain may be significant at first. Sitting in a good posture and using a supporting pillow at night can also help recovery of neck problems in addition to preventing injuries from worsening further. Meanwhile, qualified and professional physiotherapists can offer a great range of advice and treatment for neck pain, allowing you to recover as quickly as possible and get on with every day life.
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