Neck Pain
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Neck and shoulder pain is a common problem in the working class.
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Prolonged poor posture will speed up the degeneration process of the spine and cause pain.
Causes:
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Prolonged poor posture will increase the stress of cervical spine
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Overuse of neck muscle
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Neck injury
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Cervical spine degenerative changes.
Symptoms:
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Neck and shoulder stiffness and pain.
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Decrease the range of neck movement.
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Headache and dizziness.
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Neck, shoulder and upper limbs numbness, decrease muscle power and sensation.
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Decrease or absence of nerve reflexes.
Prevention:
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Maintain a good posture.
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Avoid flexing the neck for long time.
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Arrange rest regularly and performing neck exercise.
Treatment:
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Fascial Manipulation, heat therapy, ultrasound, interferential therapy, acupuncture, Traction therapy and spine manipulation can reduce pain.
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To perform appropriate neck and stretch exercise when the pain decreases.
