Most Common Neck Conditions

  • Cervicalgia

    Cervicalgia is a pain or discomfort in the neck. The common cause is poor posture due to constant strain in the muscles, so as a bad sleeping position. Injury to the neck also leads to neck symptoms.

    Signs & Symptoms

    • 1.   Neck pain.
    • 2.   Muscle spasms.
    • 3.   Stiff & tight neck
    • 4.   Tenderness in the upper back muscles
    • 5.   Headaches

    The Key to Recovery

    • 1.   Reduce inflammation.
    • 2.   Mobilize the neck.
    • 3.   Relieve muscle spasms.
    • 4.   Strengthen muscles of the neck & upper back.
    • 5.   Correct Posture.

  • Cervical Spondylosis

    Cervical spondylosis is a condition causing neck pain due to the degeneration of the cervical spine. It may be due to wear and tear or injury. As a result, the disc loses its fluid and affects the joints and nerves in the spine.

    Signs & Symptoms

    • 1.   Neck pain and headaches.
    • 2.   Muscle spasms.
    • 3.   Stiff neck.
    • 4.   Cracking sensations.
    • 5.   Increase pain with head movement.

    The Key to Recovery

    • 1.   Reduce symptoms.
    • 2.   Light exercise to the joints to loosen stiff neck.
    • 3.   Strengthen weak muscles.
    • 4.   Stretch tight tissues.
    • 5.   Improve posture.

  • Cervical Radiculopathy

    Cervical radiculopathy occurs when a nerve root in the neck is compressed. It often starts when a disc in the spine goes out of place and begins touching a nerve. The squeezed nerve leads to pain that radiates to the arm or scapular area. We call this a pinched nerve.

    Signs & Symptoms

    • 1.   Neck pain shoots to the arm to hands.
    • 2.   Neck & upper back spasms.
    • 3.   Weakness of the arm muscles.
    • 4.   Numbness or loss of sensation in the arm and hand.
    • 5.   Increase symptoms with neck movement.

    The Key to Recovery

    • 1.   Relieve symptoms with modalities.
    • 2.   Medications to reduce inflammation.
    • 3.   Loosen and stretch tight muscles.
    • 4.   Strengthen neck muscles.
    • 5.   Correct posture.

  • Neck Myofascial Pain

    Neck myofascial pain is a painful condition due to tight fascia and muscles. The fascia is a tissue that covers the muscles and provides support. When tight, it chokes the tissues and leads to constant spasms. It is brought about by stress, overuse, or injury to the neck.

    Signs & Symptoms

    • 1.   Neck pain and soreness.
    • 2.   Deep muscle spasms.
    • 3.   Presence of knots and trigger points in the muscles.
    • 4.   Disturb sleep and sore waking up in the morning.
    • 5.   Increase in symptoms with activities.

    The Key to Recovery

    • 1.   Relieve symptoms with modalities.
    • 2.   Release trigger points and loosen knots.
    • 3.   Stretch fascia.
    • 4.   Strengthen weak muscles.
    • 5.   Improve posture.

  • Tension headache

    Tension headache is a tightness and dull pain of the head muscles. It caused by spasms and increased the sensitivity of muscles in the head and neck. Sometimes, people think it’s a migraine when only one side is affected.

    Signs & Symptoms

    • 1.   Headaches.
    • 2.   Feeling of tightness at the head.
    • 3.   Tenderness in the neck and scalp muscles.
    • 4.   Muscle weakness.
    • 5.   Postural issues.

    The Key to Recovery

    • 1.   Reduce symptoms.
    • 2.   Release trigger points and loosen the fascia.
    • 3.   Strengthen weak muscles.
    • 4.   Correct posture.
    • 5.   Regular exercise.