Why Do I Feel Tightness in My Neck and Throat Area?

A feeling of tightness in the neck and throat area may be caused by exposure to cold, but if this phenomenon occurs frequently in daily life, it may be a sign of cervical spondylosis. Early symptoms of cervical spondylosis include stiffness and tightness in the neck, muscle spasms and fatigue. If this is not taken seriously and allowed to develop, it may lead to dizziness, headaches, nausea, elevated blood pressure, sudden falls, and even paralysis.

The reasons for this are mainly due to patients spending long hours hunched over desks, improper sleeping positions, playing mahjong or poker for extended periods, watching television for long hours, looking down at computers or mobile phones, leading to the neck muscles not being able to relax in time. Coupled with exposure to cold, this can lead to poor local blood circulation and inflammation of the muscles, causing cervical spondylosis, which can seriously affect patients' work and life.

Therefore, it is important to be aware of the possibility of cervical spondylosis when experiencing stiffness and tightness in the neck. Treatment for cervical spondylosis includes non-surgical and surgical methods. For severe cases such as spinal cord-type cervical spondylosis, surgical treatment may be necessary. For most other types of cervical spondylosis, non-surgical treatments can effectively relieve pain and improve symptoms.

Non-surgical treatments include professional traction, physical therapy, acupuncture and massage, lifestyle changes, rehabilitation exercises, and medication (such as Jingfukang Granules). Compared to surgery, non-surgical treatments have the advantages of lower cost and no trauma. Medication is the main non-surgical treatment method for cervical spondylosis in clinical practice. Besides western medicine for pain relief, traditional Chinese medicine is favored by patients due to its gentle effects and its ability to both treat and regulate the body, such as Jingfukang Granules.