How to Relieve Neck Pain?
Neck pain is common in daily life, and there are many causes for it. Improper sleeping posture, inappropriate pillow height, getting chilled, improper use of force, etc., may all lead to pain. Of course, it may also be related to diseases, such as cervical spondylosis. When neck pain occurs, the first step is to undergo a formal examination, followed by strengthening good conditioning. Some physical therapy methods have a good effect on relieving pain. Let's take a look at it.
Firstly, cold compress. Wrap ice bags or other frozen items in the refrigerator in a clean towel and apply it to the sore area. This can effectively reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Each cold compress should last for 7-20 minutes. Secondly, hot compress. Applying a hot water bag to the sore area can also relieve muscle pain, lasting for 10 to 15 minutes each time. To achieve the best effect, cold and hot compresses can be used alternately. Remember to use cold compress first (to reduce inflammation), and then use hot compress 30 minutes later. Thirdly, head and neck exercises. Perform head and neck exercises 1-2 times a day. Slowly tilt your head backwards to the maximum angle and hold for 3 seconds, then slowly return to the original position. Repeat this action 10 times. Slowly turn your head to the left, turn to the maximum extent, look up and backwards, then slowly return to the original position, and then slowly turn to the right. Repeat the same action 10 times. Cross your hands and hold the back of your head. Use force to lean your head and neck backwards while resisting with your hands. Maintain this antagonistic posture for 5-10 seconds and repeat the action 10 times.
Firstly, cervical spondylosis. Long-term hunching over work, using computers, sleeping on high pillows, driving for extended periods of time, etc., can cause degenerative changes in the cervical spine. When the cervical spine degenerates to a certain extent, it can lead to cervical bone hyperplasia and cervical disc herniation. Bone hyperplasia and disc herniation can compress the nerves, muscles, and ligaments in the neck, causing neck pain. Secondly, neck muscle strain. Neck muscle strain, also known as cervical myofibrositis, is caused by repeated acute and chronic injuries to the soft tissues of the neck, resulting in traumatic sterile inflammation and pain in the neck muscles. This stimulates the muscles to produce a persistent state of contraction, leading to muscle tension. Long-term muscle spasms can cause vasospasm in local soft tissues, insufficient blood supply to muscles and fascia, nutritional disorders, and increased sterile inflammation in tissues, thus forming a vicious cycle and intensifying the pain. Thirdly, neck trauma. There are many causes of cervical trauma, such as car accidents, falls, impacts, etc., which can damage the neck muscles, bones, and other tissues, resulting in neck pain.
