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Practical Exercises for your neck

To reduce the chance of having chronic neck pain, you should start thinking about your movements and physical behaviors.

- Sit, stand and work without bending your neck. It’s not easy but do it anyway!

- Regular exercise and proper conditioning

- Proper back & neck support for your car seat, sofa, especially office chair

Home neck pain products

Many minor neck injuries can be successfully treated at home. Here are the most popular neck pain products that you can buy in the store:

- Ice Pack

- Heat Pad

- Over-the-counter medications.

- Cervical Neck Traction

Recently, there is an inflatable cervical traction device that can be used at home. These devices can relieve pain in a big way.

Can Strong Hands to treat your neck?

Physical therapy treatments will vary depending on the condition. Treatment will likely include a few basic elements:

- Heat and ice- these treatments can be very effective on sore muscles!

- Massage- there are a number of different types; all effective and painful.

- Stretches- physical therapists can stretch so much better than you!

- Joint Mobilization- physical therapists love these too

- Neck Traction- physical therapists usually have some powerful devices

- Ultrasound & electric stimulation

Chiropractors, also called Bone Crackers

Chiropractic procedures can be effective, but be careful! These are the techniques that they usually use:

- Spinal manipulation- gentle manipulation of the cervical region

- Spinal Manipulation II, not so gentle cervical manipulation

- Cervical Neck Traction – Chiropractors have the best machines

- Ultrasound and Electric Stimulation

Happy Pills & Addictive Pain Killers

Opioids (morphine, hydromorphone), Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, various muscle relaxants, steriods and antidepressants are available, but be aware of the addictive side effects/

Pain medications can be delivered in a variety of ways depending on the needs of the patient. Pills (tablets or capsules) and liquids

Final Words about neck pain treatment

If you have almost tried all of the treatments listed above, it might take you a few years to find out which method gives you the best relief. Found your relief without going to surgery! Sometimes surgery is unavoidable, but you owe it to yourself to explore all the alternatives first.

Many causes can contribute to a “pain in the neck,” and depending on the reason for the condition, there are numerous types of neck pain treatment. The cervical region of the spine refers to the neck and consists of the top seven bones, or vertebrae of the spinal column. Each vertebra has a cushiony disc that is found between the bones, and tissues such as muscle and ligaments, lymph nodes, the thyroid gland, veins and arteries and of course skin surround the spine. Other structures found in the neck include the trachea, the esophagus and the larynx. With all of these tissues and structures, the causes of this pain can be varied, and diagnosis of the area must be narrowed down the source of the pain. With a good diagnosis, pain treatment can begin.

Muscles often are a source of pain and can be caused by playing contact sports, strenuous exercise or being in an accident. Other sources are problems with the discs that can be slipped, ruptured, herniated or just degenerated from osteoporosis causing spinal compression fractures. Sometimes this pain is caused by common infections such as strep throat or other virus infection in which the lymph glands are swollen. Rare infections that need pain treatment include meningitis or tuberculosis, as well as medical conditions that can directly affect the muscles of the neck, including fibromyalgia and rheumatica.

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Should a patient’s neck pain be significant, or lasting more than three months when it is termed “chronic,” it is best if the individual go to see a physician. After a through history is given and diagnostic tests performed, a patient may have various treatments to relieve the pain. The origin of the pain will determine what type of treatment is prescribed. A ruptured or herniated cervical disc in which the disc is pressing on a nerve may require cortisone or anesthetic injections, traction or soft collar traction, or possibly physical therapy. An incident involving whiplash may need massage, as the muscles are involved, as well as the treatments mentioned above. A physician may prescribe muscle relaxants or pain medication, and topical anesthetics, topical pain patches are also available. Serious neck issues may require surgery, yet a simple strained neck from overuse or poor posture may just require rest or other home remedies.

Analgesics are the first round of medications to be taken and can provide temporary relief for  pain treatment. A heating pad used for 20 minutes at a time, several times a day will help relax the muscles in the case of a strained neck. Stretching and exercise will relax and strengthen the muscles to provide future support of the neck. A warm Jacuzzi on the neck can do wonders for improvement, as can a specialized neck pillow purchased online and at bedding stores.

Prevention is a good way to eliminate the need for neck pain treatment, and good posture, daily stretching and good sleeping habits will go a long way to avoid needing future care.

 

 

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