Do we fall asleep, do we move badly, do we get injured, do we hold it incorrectly? Our necks can hurt for many reasons, but dr. Arnold Denes Arnold MSc, the PájdalomKözpont surgeon, pain specialist, neural therapy – and HKO / TCM specialist will help you find the means of pain reduction.
You need to know why it hurts
Neck pain is not only common among those who carry a lot of strain due to their occupation, in some cases, they overload the shoulder girdle, i.e., for example, computer workersl, at beauticians and hairdressers. Many other predisposing factors are known, from sleep, exposure to cold, and, of course, locomotor diseases.
– Whether it’s acute or chronic neck pain, if the exact cause is not known, you should definitely look into it. Once we have a diagnosis, we can choose from a number of effective support methods he emphasizes dr. Arnold Denes Arnold MSc, surgeon of PájdalomKözpont, pain specialist, specialist in neural therapy and HKO / TCM.
– Treatment can be based on local pain relief, physical therapy, and natural procedures such as medical collagen injection therapy. The latter method improves the function and recovery of tissues and can induce an immediate pain-relieving effect. At the same time, as it strengthens loose ligaments, it can stabilize lax, hypermobile joints and reduce pain and limitation of movement caused by musculoskeletal symptoms, thereby significantly improving the quality of life. Shock wave therapy can also be effective, in which the sound waves invigorate the circulation, so that the substances responsible for the inflammation are transported away faster and the surrounding muscles relax, thus reducing the pain. Beyond medical help those affected can also do a lot to get rid of the pain.
6 tips for prevention and pain relief
- Pay attention to the sleeping position!
In general, it is true that sleeping on the back is the most natural position for the spine, and is often a solution to neck pain, but this is a matter of individual judgment. In this regard, the pillow also plays a very important role. Everyone has to find for themselves which pillow suits them best, as a general rule, that it is recommended to choose one that adapts to the natural line of the cervical spine. It is worth trying the memory foam and the so-called also anatomical pillows.
- Let’s set the monitor at eye level!
Especially with laptops, it is common to have to tilt your head down to see the monitor clearly. This gradually overloads the neck. If the laptop cannot be placed accordingly, it is worth getting a separate screen.
- Let’s use the mobile smartly!
Smartphone use has us looking down a lot. This body position means considerable stress to the joints, ligaments, and vertebrae, and if it persists for a long time, it can even cause degenerative changes. It is better to keep the mobile phone at eye level, try to include breaks and, if possible, reduce the time spent on it! If we talk a lot on the phone and are forced to tilt our head to the side, we can also cause pain. However, this can be avoided by using a headset!
- Let’s develop a correct posture!
Bad posture or forced posture due to existing pain can further aggravate complaints. Nowadays, we often literally hang our heads and drop our shoulders forward, which puts a significant strain on the muscles of the back and neck. We try to pull ourselves out and literally lift our heads.
- Let’s exercise our necks!
It is worth exercising your neck several times a day, strengthening and relaxing it. Be very careful to perform neck encirclement, but do not tilt the neck backwards! Then clasp our hands at the nape of the neck and while we want to tilt our head back, we prevent it with our hands, resisting the pressure!
Let’s pay attention to the drinking!
There are many health reasons for drinking 2.5 liters of water a day, including the fact that hydration contributes to the maintenance of the flexibility of the discs, i.e. indirectly to pain-free movement.
Source: Pain Center
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