Neck pain in young people <br />Modern life, and its scientific achievements, have greatly exacerbated neck pain problems. Especially for people who practice office work and for students of schools and universities.<br /> Neck pain is one of the annoying ills that hardly anyone survives at some point in life. The figures indicate that about 80% of people experience neck pain during some period of their lives, and that between 20-25% experience these pain annually, according to Dr. Frank Bedlow, a surgeon specializing in orthopedic surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital, linked to Harvard University.<br /> Along with this, neck pain can make it difficult for the body to move, but it can also provoke headaches, numbness, tingling or weakness in the arms. In addition, you may notice difficulty sleeping.<br /> He explained d. "Frequent episodes of neck pain may be associated with serious medical problems, including heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis or infection," Bedlow said. If you have persistent neck pain, you should consult a doctor to check if the pain is related to certain health conditions. As for the daily pain that appears and disappears, there are ways to enjoy a strong, healthy and pain-free neck.<br /> Physicians confirm that neck pain is a benign and transient disease that can be controlled, but in some cases, it can be caused by certain diseases of the muscles, the spine and cartilage in the neck.<br /> Orthopedic practitioners almost unanimously agree that the main causes are:<br /> - Strain the neck area, the bottom of the head and the top of the shoulders.<br /> - Sitting for long periods in the wrong way, when studying, or when writing or when using the computer.<br /> - The use of a bad pillow when sleeping, contributes to the appearance of neck pain.<br /> - The use of cell phones and landline for long periods, with the neck bend towards the shoulder, which adds extraordinary stress on the neck.<br /> - Chronic muscle infections.<br /> - Roughness in the vertebrae, located in the neck area.<br /> - Slipped disc in the cervical vertebrae. In these cases, the pain may extend to the shoulder, arm and forearm as well as fingers and may be accompanied by numbness and numbness.<br /> - Traffic accidents may be the cause of sudden and severe neck pain, especially when the driver is exposed to the impact of another vehicle from behind, which leads to muscle strain known to doctors as Whip lash Injury.<br /> <br /> - In rare cases, neck pain may be caused by bacterial infections of the cervical vertebrae or cervical cartilage as a result of bacteria such as tuberculosis.<br /> - A group of patients who have cancerous tumors, or non-cancerous, affect the cervical vertebrae and lead to excruciating pain in this region.<br /><br />Diagnosis of neck pain<br /> As for the diagnosis, it usually begins with a clinical examination that may show the presence of stretching in the movement of the cervical vertebrae and the presence of tension and contraction in the muscles surrounding the neck and shoulders. It may also indicate the presence of neurological deficiencies in the hands or feet, such as changing neurological reflexes or loss of sensation in some fingers. Next comes the role of X-rays, which may show a tightening of the neck muscles or the presence of roughness in the neck.<br /> The most recent and best way to diagnose cervical vertebrae problems is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which accurately and clearly shows any rheumatic changes, cartilage slides, traces of inflammation or tumors of the cervical vertebrae. The doctor may request some laboratory tests such as blood tests and others.<br /> It should be noted here that the accuracy of the diagnosis of these cases, many patients may have problems in the shoulders, which affects the neck or may have problems in the neck, which may affect the shoulders. It is therefore necessary to examine the shoulder joint when examining this category of patients.<br /><br /> Treatment of neck pain<br /> - Take adequate rest, especially for people whose work requires the use of computers or writing for long periods.<br /> - Maintain the proper position when sitting for study, when using the computer so that the study at the table, and using a healthy chair and not to study on the floor or on the sofa or on the bed, as many students do.<br /> - Try to take a break every quarter of an hour or every half hour with the work of simple exercises for the muscles of the neck.<br /> - The use of anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs for pain and muscle relaxants for short periods under the supervision of a doctor.<br /> - Use the medical pillow when sleeping and when sitting, in order to maintain the correct strength of the cervical vertebrae and back in general.<br /><br /> - Use ointments and compresses hot or cold each according to his condition when necessary.<br /> - The patient should know things that affect his health and increase his condition and avoid, such as stress, cold and stress.<br /> If the pain persists in a specific area, topical injections containing anti-inflammatory prednisolone can be administered to eliminate muscle inflammation.<br /> - In the vast majority of patients, the plan mentioned earlier is successful in ridding them of chronic or acute pain in the area of the neck, upper back and shoulders. It should be noted that the new habits, auxiliary devices and exercises that the patient learns during his treatment, must be continuous and permanent and be part of his life and daily program in order to ensure that these pain does not return.<br /> - In cases where a herniated disc or narrowing of the spinal canal does not respond to the previous treatment plan, surgical intervention may be necessary.<br /> - Ice and heat therapy:<br /> Moreover, Dr. Bidlow also uses ice and heat therapy. "Using ice in the aftermath of a severe injury such as muscle strain can contribute to immediate control of pain, stiffness and inflammation," he says. For ice treatment, place an ice pack on the inflamed spot for 15-20 minutes at a time, several times a day, for 48-72 hours. If the pain persists, switch to warm water bags on the pain site, or bathe in warm water.<br /> Keeping your muscles strong and flexible by stretching your neck muscles can also help relieve ulcer pain. Other possible forms of acupuncture, as well as the so-called "Technic Alexander", were revealed in a study published on 3 November 2015 in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine.<br /> Acupuncture relies on needles that do not exceed the thickness of the head hair in order to stimulate certain points within the body to launch physiological processes to relieve pain. The Alexander technique teaches humans how to avoid unnecessary muscle stress by improving body conditions.<br /> - Physiotherapy sessions to rehabilitate and educate the correct postures to maintain the integrity of the neck.<br /> - The work of stretching exercises for the muscles of the neck and exercises to strengthen these muscles, which leads in the long term to rehabilitate and strengthen them and make them able to withstand the daily pressures include:<br />Exercise 1:<br /> Slowly move your neck in a complete circular motion clockwise, then back in the opposite direction 10 times in a row, and you'll feel comfortable.<br /><br /> Exercise 2:<br /> Slowly move your neck back, then gradually move it forward and bend it down.Repeat this exercise as much as you can throughout the day, until you feel pain.<br /><br /><br /> Exercise 3:<br /> Try to move your neck softly to the right and then to the left.You can put your hands on your neck while you move it to relieve the pain.Repeat this exercise 5 times for each direction.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Exercise 4:<br /> Put a towel on the back of the neck and hold the ends with your hands and lift them, then lift your neck up and hold this position for 5 seconds, then return to the starting position and so, and repeat the exercise 10 times.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Exercise 5:<br /> Stand upright and look forward, keep your face slightly forward and raise both shoulders and hold it for 5 seconds, then return to the starting position and so, repeat the exercise 10 times.<br /><br /><br /> Exercise 6:<br /> Lie on the floor with a towel under your head. Then pull your chin down. Let it back to normal again. Repeat it. You can exercise 15 times.