Neck pain is a symptom that can occur in all genders and all ages, especially working-age people who are most likely to experience it because they spend most of their lives working, causing their bodies to work hard and stay in the same position for a long time. As a result, office syndrome, trigger finger, and tendonitis in the wrist are the main diseases that are commonly found in this group of people.
Our neck is made up of many parts such as bones, ligaments, discs, muscles and nerves. If any part is overused or injured, it may lead to neck pain.
- Cervical vertebrae : The neck has seven vertebrae, or what we call the cervical vertebrae, which are the top part of the spine. Deterioration, wear, ยูฟ่าเบท,and tear, or abnormal growth of the cervical vertebrae can cause neck pain.
- Tendons: These are the tissues that connect bones together. Sudden movements of the neck, such as those in a car crash, can tear these ligaments.
- Discs : Discs act as cushions between the cervical vertebrae. If a disc protrudes or shifts out of position, it can cause pain.
- Muscles : Stress and improper sitting or posture can cause tight neck muscles.
- Nerves: If the nerve roots in the neck or spinal cord are compressed by a bone or disc, it may also cause neck pain.
Why does my neck hurt?
Improper postures or positions cause the neck muscles to be overworked and fatigued, such as sitting with your head down while working all day, standing with your back hunched, with your stomach protruding, or sleeping with your neck bent or twisted to one side. Mental stress: Stress in everyday life can cause the neck muscles to contract excessively and for an unusually long time. Sprained or strained neck, cervical spine injury from accident Osteoarthritis is caused by the deterioration of the joints due to age and use. Arthritis : Some chronic arthritis conditions cause inflammation of the joints in your neck, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Myofascial pain syndrome is caused by parasites that directly infect the muscles around the scapula, such as tumors.
Conservative or non-surgical treatments such as medication, stretching, and warm or cold compresses can help relieve neck pain.
Medications: Your doctor may prescribe pain relievers , such as acetaminophen , or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), for mild to moderate symptoms.
Cold compresses: Cold compresses can help relieve neck pain caused by acute injury, especially if there is swelling and redness. Wrap an ice pack in a dry cloth to protect the skin and apply it to the painful area for 15-20 minutes to allow the cold to spread into the muscle. This can be repeated every 2-4 hours until the symptoms improve.
Warm compresses: Apply a warm compress or take a hot bath for 10-15 minutes to relieve pain. Be careful not to use a high temperature or to nap or fall asleep on the heating pad, which can take longer than intended and cause skin burns.
Exercise : It is recommended to do both stretching exercises (increase flexibility) and muscle strengthening exercises (increase muscle strength and endurance). When the acute pain from the injury has subsided, you can start exercising. Just start slowly and gradually increase the intensity, making sure that it does not cause more pain. It will be most effective if you do it at least twice a day. Stretching is easy to do after applying a warm compress or warming up gently in the morning and evening. If you have never exercised before, you may feel a little sore. However, if you experience a sharp pain or pain that radiates to your hand or arm like an electric shock.