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Are You Suffering from Neck Pain?
The more you know about neck pain causes the better off you will be.
Believe it or not, most people suffer from neck pain causes at some
point in their life. Yours may be more serious than others, or maybe it
is just a minor tweak. But no matter what, if you know what this is all
about and how to address the problem you will be better off. This is one
of those potential health concerns that you want to know a lot about
even if you are not suffering.
So what neck pain causes are most common? It is hard to say what
cause is the most common of them all, but many believe that it is muscle
strains. If you pull a muscle in your neck or back it can lead to a lot
of pain in the area. In fact, the pain can be so bad that it may make
you wonder if you didn't hurt yourself in another way.
Of course, there are more serious issues that can come up over time.
For instance, a herniated disk can lead to a lot of pain and eventually
cause problems in other areas as well. This is something that needs
treated by an experienced doctor, and may even call for surgery
depending on how bad your situation is.
Finally, another one of the most common neck pain causes is injury.
This can include anything from a car accident to falling down. Landing
on your neck the wrong way or being suddenly hit without notice can lead
to injury to the neck and back.
If you are suffering from neck pain it is important to receive a
proper diagnosis. Even if you think you know what the problem is you
should see your doctor just to make sure. Neck pain is not something
that you want to take lightly as minor problems can linger and get worse
over time.
Now that you know more about neck pain causes you are in better
position to handle this problem should you begin to suffer.
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Question: Is my cervical neck pillow hurting me?
(Posted by: navin_thejerk on 2006-10-18 12:28:15)
I've had neck/ shoulder problems for 5+ years. There's not a day that goes by where I don't wake up with a stiff neck, stuck joint, or general muscle soreness/ tightness. I have a slightly herniated disc at C6- C7. Every doctor I've seen for this, from chiros to pain management guys, have told me to use a cervical neck pillow. I went through several of the cheap ones from Wal- Mart, before going out and investing in a pricy, higher- quality one from Sharper Image. It's more or less a rebranded Tempurpedic. My pain never really got better, but it wasn't getting worse. A few nights a week, I've found myself using a good old regular foam pillow, and my pain/ joint problems have decreased. Is it possible the cervical pillows are hurting me? I'm thinking that the structure of my neck doesn't "match " the hump and groove on the pillow. I sleep on my side. |
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Posted by: rmurphydc2003 on 2006-10-18, 12:43:35
Cervical pillows in general are great for your neck. However, it may not be a great thing when you have a herniated disc as the pillow will put your head into extension, which may put pressure on the disc and thus the nerves. If you lay on your back, a simple pillow should be fine. If you are laying on your side, please make sure not to put your head in the depression of the cervical pillow as that may create a fulcrum effect and cause discomfort. Best advice, find any type of pillow that allows you to have a good nights rest. Dr. M |
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Posted by: Mad Scientist on 2006-10-18, 12:37:25
Well, here in India, some village folk still follow the age-old practice of not using a pillow. They use their palms as a temporary pillow and say that it is the best way to sleep. I wish you good health. |
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Posted by: turtle girl on 2006-10-19, 02:54:27
You have to do what works for you. Doctors do not always know best. It very well could be that the "support " area hits you right at your herniated disc space. Do what works, get some good sleep and get better. |
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