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Back And Neck Pain - Symptoms, Causes and Prevention

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Summary about Back And Neck Pain

When you have pain in your neck or back, you are said to have lower back and neck aches. Muscle stress and bad posture are some of the causes. Your regular activities can be impacted because of this ache, which may additionally vary from minor to excessive. The lumbar backbone and thoracic backbone are where lower back ache originates. However, neck ache is typically restrained to the cervical backbone. To reduce the discomfort and inspire recuperation, treatment options include physical remedies, lifestyle adjustments, and ache control.

Additional diagnostic checks including X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans, or electromyography (EMG) may be ordered if the physiotherapist suspects underlying structural or nerve-associated troubles. These checks can provide specified photos of the backbone or check nerve characteristics to a resource inside the prognosis. The combination of medical history, bodily examination, and diagnostic tests allows healthcare experts to develop the right treatment plan.

Symptoms of Back And Neck Pain

Here are some common symptoms associated with back and neck pain:


Back Pain:

  • Dull, aching, or sharp pain in the upper, middle, or lower back

  • Stiffness 

  • Muscle spasms 

  • Radiating pain that extends to the buttocks, legs, or feet

Neck Pain:

  • Neck stiffness or aching

  • Sharp or shooting pain

  • Limited neck movement or difficulty turning the head

  • Headache from the base of the skull

  • Tingling

  • Numbness in the arms or hands

Causes of Back And Neck Pain

Here are some common causes of back and neck pain:


Back Pain:

  • Muscle strain or sprain

  • Herniated or bulging discs

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Spinal stenosis

  • Scoliosis

  • Poor posture or improper body mechanics.

  • Injuries, such as fractures, strains, or sprains.

  • Inflammation of the spinal joints

Neck Pain:

  • Muscle strain

  • Poor posture, prolonged sitting, or repetitive motions

  • Cervical disc herniation

  • Cervical spondylosis

  • Whiplash injury

  • Pinched nerves

  • Arthritis of the neck joints.

  • Infections or tumors in the neck region


Treatment

  1. Physical therapy: Targeted sports, stretches, and manual therapy techniques prescribed by a physiotherapist can reduce pain.

  2. Heat and cold therapy: Applying heat packs or ice packs to the affected area can help lessen pain and irritation.

  3. Posture improvement: Correcting poor posture habits and practicing proper ergonomics can help relieve and prevent back and neck pain.

  4. Surgical intervention: Surgery is typically considered when conservative treatments have been unsuccessful or when there are specific underlying structural issues that require surgical correction.


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