Neck and Back Pain

The neck (cervical spine) is composed of vertebrae that begin in the upper torso and end at the base of the skull. the neck can be vulnerable to injury and disorders that produce pain and restrict motion. neck problems may be the source of pain in the upper back, shoulders, or arms. The neck contains the top end of the spinal column or spine, which supports the head and also protects the spinal cord. Neck pain can be caused by injury, stress or by other health problems, including some that may have serious consequences.

Neck and back pains are very common with aging. Lapus can causes the neck and back pain because muscle can be inflamed by the lupus. Lapus is is an immune disease that can attack many internal organs and tissues. The neck and back pain very frequently causes from injury. The neck and back pain both these conditions are related with lower back pain.

Neck consist of muscles, bones, nerves, arteries, veins, many ligaments and other supporting structures. many conditions are responsible for the neck pain. The neck pain causes due to sudden injury. Neck pain is more prevalent than neck pain.

Causes of Neck and Back Pain

The neck and back pain causes due to overdoing any activity.
Broken collerbone alos causes to the neck and back pain.
Disc problem in vertebre can causes the neck and back pain.
Heart attack leads to neck and back pain.
Sprain and strain means injury to the ligament and injury to the muscle also causes to the neck and back pain.
Cervical degenerative disc disease can causes to the neck pain.
Cervical osteoarthritis leads to neck and back pain.

Symptoms of Neck and Back Pain

Arm pain.
Numbness.
Weakness.
Paralysis.

Treatment for Neck and Back Pain

Numerous treatments are available for neck and back pain with or without pain.

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs are very effective in neck and back pain.
Some muscle relaxants like carisoprodol, diazepam, methocarbamol, tizanidine give the relief from neck and back pain.
Massage is the best treatment for neck and back pain. Because it help to increase the blood circulation.
Inversion therapy is mostly used in temporary relief.
Yoga and Tai Chi help to reduce the necka nd back pain.
Acupuncture needle stimulate to brain produce endorphin which are natural chemicals reduce the pain.]

Preventions for Neck and Back Pain

Prevent injury.
Wear sefty belts and equipments which prevent pains.
Don't perform the activities that are not known to you.
Avoid to take thick pillow while sleeping.
Keep the screen 15 degrees below eye level while working on computer.

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