Although,therapeutic techniques are mostly used such as rest, massage,ice and heat which are certainly the first step in treating the acute onset of cervical spine pain,particularly if muscular in origin. Sometimes several weeks are necessary for resolution.If the symptoms seem to be gradually improving,no medical intervention may be necessary.Avoiding poor neck posture and positions is essential.Sitting up straight and keeping the head centered over the chest while sitting improves posture.
TREATMENT:
So,the helpful modifications include:
(1)Avoid working with the arms up overhead or the neck in a persistently flexed position.
(2)Avoid frequent twisting or turning.
(3)Avoid carrying a computer or heavy bag over one shoulder or cradling the phone to one ear.
(4)Try to sleep with fewer pillows and avoid sleeping on one’s stomach.Massage may loosen up the muscles. Ice may calm the inflammation at the onset of difficulties and heat may later relax the muscles.
SEVERITY OF NECK PAIN:
Neck Pain may be chronic or recent in onset.It may be confined to the neck or radiate to the arms.
Such,as mild or severe and dull or sharp and better or worse with certain physical activities.
a)MILD STAGE:
Headache is usually daily,in back of the skull and radiates forwards over the temple,mild and relieved with minor pain medications.
b)CHRONIC STAGE:
It can be quite severe and mistaken for “migraine”.
FACTORS AFFECTING NECK PAIN:
Factors affecting cervical neck pain are mentioned below:
1.Numbness into the arm.
2.Fatigue of certain motions may be specifically recognized and reported as weakness.
3.Bowel,bladder,gait and balance difficulties gives red flags to spinal cord injury.
4.Stress management may not be linked to psychological tension as it affects neck region and work stress with long hours at the computer or desk.
5.Poor sleep often results in stress as the neck muscles don’t get relax well when sleep is poor.
6.Anti-inflammatory agents,analgesics and muscle relaxants work best for most spine discomfort.Such as, ibuprofen,naproxen and aspirin.
In the last,this approach is for temporary period until the anatomy and mechanics of the spine dysfunction are identified and corrected.
PHYSIOHEALER. 