Stiff Neck

Stiff Neck are common in modern society. The prevalence of neck, shoulder and low back pain has increased. Low back pain and neck pain  Most of us suffer pain from  our low back, neck, shoulder, hand/wrist and knee. The  consequences of Stiff Neckare lower quality of life, sleep disruptions, care seeking and absenteeism. Recurrences of  Stiff Neck have been shown to be both frequent and costly. Studies shown that pain does not resolve itself when ignored.

Most neck pain comes from damage to your neck's muscles and ligaments  usually in an accident, fall or during contact sports. One of the most well-known of these injuries is probably whiplash  a back-and-forth snapping of your neck that stretches muscles and ligaments beyond their normal range. Often, though, the causes of neck pain are less dramatic: poor posture, hunching over a computer for hours, sleeping in an awkward position, even gritting your teeth. Neck pain can also result from osteoarthritis wear and tear on a single joint and in a few people, from rheumatoid arthritis, which can cause widespread joint damage.

What Are The Causes Of Stiff Neck?

Physical load work or repetitive stress  or play increase your risk for the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders. Some possible causes of pain or ache include:

• Carrying heavy items, such as luggage, shopping bags, a backpack or handbag, on one side for long periods
• Cradling your phone between your shoulder and neck
• Herniated disk
• Muscle tension or strains — a stretching or tearing of the muscle
• Osteoarthritis
• Poor posture
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Sleeping on your stomach or with too many or too few pillows
• Cervical dystonia
• Spinal stenosis
• Trauma from accidents or falls
• Whiplash

A thorough history and a comprehensive diagnosis are essential to determine the cause of pain. Other some useful investigations that may also be done where appropriate include:

• Complete blood count.
• X-rays of spine.
• CT scan of spine.
• MRI of spine.
• Bone scan.
• Investigations for other possible causes like tumors and gynecological problems.

How Can Stiff Neck Be Treated?

The treatment of Stiff Neck should be directed at both the Stiff Neck as well as the underlying cause. Some possible options for treatment of  include:

• Body Therapy
• Mind-Body Medicine
• Acupressure Therapy
• Exercise Therapy
• Posture Therapy
• Nutritional Therapy

Stiff Neck treatment addresses acute and chronic pain. Complementary Therapy recommends that prevention should be consider to reduce or eliminate the recurrence of Stiff Neck.