The pain in the neck can hinder a person’s ability to perform sports, concentrate on work, or get through their day.
However, around 20% of people experience neck pain during their lives, and 20 to 50% suffer from it every year.
The symptoms can be intense pain in one region tenderness, soreness or the pulsations that may result in a restricted mobility, back pain or trouble swallowing.
The neck has more motion than any other part in the body. although most neck pain is infrequent, chronic discomfort can be caused by a underlying health problem.
Mechanical or axial neck pain is the most frequent complaint that sufferers experience. It affects a single area without moving.
Five reasons for neck discomfort:
A pinched nerve (or herniated disc)
A pinched nerve occurs when nerves within the cervical spine are compressed and cause discomfort.
They typically occur on the back or in the neck. back Adults between the ages of 45 and 54 years old are the most vulnerable.
Pinched nerves can be caused by a variety of factors such as age-related degeneration, poor posture.
The symptoms of pinched nerves are cramping, sharp pains and weakness in the extremities.
Treatment options include rest, medications or therapeutic injections for pain. For more serious cases, minimally invasive spine procedure or Cervical Total Disk Arthroplasty (TDR) are both excellent alternatives. TDR TDR will remove all the injured disc, similar to an ACDF.
In contrast to an ACDF however, the spine surgeon inserts the artificial disc which brings back motion within the spinal segment.
Studies have demonstrated how the cervical TDR retains more natural biomechanics in the cervical spine and exerts less stress on the discs below and above the surgical site as compared to an ACDF.
Whiplash
It is typical to experience whiplash when there is a abrupt back-and-forth movements that could result in injury to muscles, bones ligaments, and nerves that surround the spine.
These injuries can result in the aftermath of car collisions and sports like boxing and hockey, physical conflicts or blunt force applied to the head caused by a heavy object.
Common signs include stiffness and pain in the shoulders and neck, headaches, dizziness and the loss of neck mobility.
Treatments vary based on the severity. The doctor may recommend rest, cooling and heating the area, non-prescription medications, neck stabilization collars and physical therapy , with surgery as an option for more severe cases for example, a fractured, herniated or ruptured disk.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is caused due to the destruction of cartilage that results in bone-on bone rubbing when moving. The body attempts to heal itself, but it can also inflame the joint.
Swelling, grinding and stiffness are typical symptoms.
There are non-surgical and surgical treatments for osteoarthritis. This includes treatments with physical therapy and medications.
Surgery options include Artificial disc replacement as well as an endoscopic spine surgery.
Degenerative disc disease
The wear and tear of joints as time passes, weight lifting and an ancestor’s record of spinal issues, or spinal injuries can trigger arthritis.
Around 60% of people older than 65 are affected by disc degeneration that is usually not able to cause any debilitating symptoms. Treatments like rest, medication such as neck braces, medications and physical therapy are all popular options for treating the condition.
Patients who experience persistent pain might consider an operation.
Sleeping position that is awkward
Sleeping disorders can lead to as high as 5% of chronic neck pain because a slouching position can stress the spine.
Avoiding sleeping on the stomach, using pillows that are more comfortable and maintaining the spine straight back are ways to prevent discomfort in the morning, which can persist for several days.
The chronic neck pain doesn’t always affect just one physical but can also trigger psychological problems like anxiety, depression and stress.
It is the Desert Institute for Spine Care located in Arizona is also is known as DISC suggests seeking medical treatment if neck pain is and is followed by weakness and numbness, or tingling. it gets worse despite self-care treatment and persists for a few weeks, or it radiates down the legs or arms.
DISC is a treatment for a variety of spinal ailments, and offers the cervical artificial disc, nonsurgical options , very minimally-invasive spine surgery. Patients suffering from chronic neck pain are able to schedule a consultation with any of their Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale or Gilbert location or look up contact details on the internet.
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