Dealing with Neck and Back Pain
For many people there is a connection between their
neck pain and their back pain. In fact most people who suffer from neck
pain will eventually end up with back pain if they do not treat their
neck problem. Sometimes neck problems get misdiagnosed because the pain
tends to feel more like a migraine headache which is why it is important
to see a doctor who specializes in neck and back problems. With the
proper diagnosis and treatment for the neck those headaches may just go
away.
There are two main causes of neck and back pain; stress and injury.
Since the muscles in the neck and back are in close proximity to one
another and share many of the same connections it only makes sense that
what affects on may affect the other. There is also the fact that as
certain muscles become weak or injured other muscles around that area
must take up the slack.
If you are in severe pain with either your neck or your back, you need
to go to your doctor. Many times severe pain is the outcome of a problem
that has been building up for a while. Many doctors recommend physical
therapy or chiropractic care for neck and back.
Neck and back pain caused by an accident or injury cannot be avoided but
there are things that you can do to minimize or even prevent pain you
may have now or in the future. Good posture is the first thing you need
to look at; slouching, hunching your shoulders, and sitting, standing,
or laying in awkward positions puts undue stress on neck and back
muscles. Another thing that helps most people is sleeping on a high
quality mattress. Most people find that when they sleep on a firm
supportive mattress it helps to relieve much of the pain they are
experiencing.
How you lift heavy objects and carry things can also make a difference.
Women who carry heavy purses and experience chronic neck and back pain
should try a fanny pack, which centers the weight over their hips
instead of one shoulder. The same applies to carrying babies and small
children. Don't carry them on the same hip all the time, switch sides
often and try holding them against your stomach. When lifting avoid
bending and lifting with your back, use more of a squatting form and
lift with the legs.
Neck and back pain is never fun and can have serious affects on anyone's
ability to get through daily life. If this is you a visit to a doctor is
a good first step along with making sure that you are not doing anything
to further aggravate the situation.
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