Neck pain is a common, serious condition that can be for a brief period of time or long-lasting. Pain in the neck area (cervical spine) can seriously impact a person's daily life and can worsen over time. This condition, if untreated, can cause excessive wear and tear that could in turn lead to arthritis and degeneration of spinal discs and vertebrae and further discomfort.
There can be many underlying causes for lower back pain. Contributing factors can include injuries or trauma, spinal diseases, congenital problems, herniated or slipped discs, a collapsed vertebrae, misalignment of the vertebrae, muscle strains and ligament sprains and arthritis. It is not uncommon for small injuries that go unattended to worsen over time and result in major problems in the lumbar spine. Examination and diagnosis by a board-certified physician should reveal the underlying cause of your lower back pain and present treatment options for relief.
Symptoms: The most common symptoms of neck pain are discomfort in the neck and/or shoulder area, the underlying condition may cause pain to radiate down the arm into the hands, back pain can be a low moderate ache or a sharp, stabbing pain, a decreased motion and/or activity, problems sleeping, restlessness, concentration issues and may cause Indigestion issues.
Treatment: Neck pain treatment is dependent upon the underlying cause of the discomfort. Common treatments for neck pain may include education - teaching patients spinal anatomy and basic body mechanics to help them manage their neck pain; physical therapy, exercise and stretching, ice and heat therapy, rest and/or activity modification, medications, injections and in some cases, surgery is required.
Common questions regarding neck pain: What are treatment options for neck pain? Will I have neck pain all my life now? Do I have to have surgery for my neck pain? What can I do to relieve neck pain while I am at home? How long will it take for the pain to stop? Where can I get treatment for my neck pain?
There can be many underlying causes for lower back pain. Contributing factors can include injuries or trauma, spinal diseases, congenital problems, herniated or slipped discs, a collapsed vertebrae, misalignment of the vertebrae, muscle strains and ligament sprains and arthritis. It is not uncommon for small injuries that go unattended to worsen over time and result in major problems in the lumbar spine. Examination and diagnosis by a board-certified physician should reveal the underlying cause of your lower back pain and present treatment options for relief.
Symptoms: The most common symptoms of neck pain are discomfort in the neck and/or shoulder area, the underlying condition may cause pain to radiate down the arm into the hands, back pain can be a low moderate ache or a sharp, stabbing pain, a decreased motion and/or activity, problems sleeping, restlessness, concentration issues and may cause Indigestion issues.
Treatment: Neck pain treatment is dependent upon the underlying cause of the discomfort. Common treatments for neck pain may include education - teaching patients spinal anatomy and basic body mechanics to help them manage their neck pain; physical therapy, exercise and stretching, ice and heat therapy, rest and/or activity modification, medications, injections and in some cases, surgery is required.
Common questions regarding neck pain: What are treatment options for neck pain? Will I have neck pain all my life now? Do I have to have surgery for my neck pain? What can I do to relieve neck pain while I am at home? How long will it take for the pain to stop? Where can I get treatment for my neck pain?
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