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The Neck and Back comprises of small bones called vertebrae. The bones, ligaments, and muscles of your Neck support your head. Any injury or abnormality in the neck causes pain and stiffness. Most of the time, Neck pain isn’t a serious condition and can be treated within a brief period. If your Neck pain continues for more then a week, it calls for medical attention. Neck pain is a common complaint accompanied by numbness or loss of strength in your arms or hands.
Signs and symptoms of Neck pain include :-
Neck pain is very common and most people have it at some point in their lives. The Neck is flexible and supports the weight of the head. Injuries in the Neck can cause pain and restrict motion. Neck pain includes:
Physical examination and medical history are studied by the doctor. He will check for tenderness, numbness, muscle weakness and the movement of the head. Image testing such as X-rays, CT scans and MRI can reveal areas of your neck where the nerve or spinal cord might be pinched. These tests help in producing detailed cross-sectional views of the internal structures of your Neck. Blood tests help in figuring out the inflammatory reasons causing Neck pain.
The type of treatment used for treating Neck pain depends on the cause of and severity. Your doctor might prescribe you strong pain medication.
Physical therapy can help you in correcting posture, alignment and Neck straightening. Heat, ice, electrical stimulation and other measures can help in easing the pain and prevent a recurrence.
Steroid injections are administered near the nerve roots, into the bones of the cervical spine or muscles. Neck pain rarely requires surgery except in the cases of spinal cord compression. Over-the-counter pain, relievers such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc. can be used for reducing pain. Acupuncture, chiropractic and massage can be combined with doctors recommended treatments for minimizing pain.
Neck pain is associated with poor posture combined with depleting age. To prevent Neck pain, some simple changes in the daily routine can help which includes :-
Adam Vital Hospital, we have the best team of doctors who will help you understand the cause of the pain and choices of treatment. We are among the best hospitals in Dubai providing treatment for all kinds of Neck injuries and pain.