Neck Pain Treatment
Doctor in Hyderabad

Dr. Bonagiri Shivani, a leading specialist at Kaira Clinic in Hyderabad, offers expert neck pain treatment tailored to your needs. With advanced techniques and personalized care, she helps relieve discomfort and improve mobility. For comprehensive treatment and lasting relief, trust Dr. Shivani for the best neck pain solutions in Hyderabad.

Understanding Neck Pain

Neck pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a variety of factors. It can range from a mild annoyance to severe discomfort that limits range of motion and impacts daily activities. Neck pain can be either acute, lasting a few days to weeks, or chronic, persisting for several months or longer.

Common Causes of Neck Pain

1. Muscle Strains: Overuse of the neck muscles, such as too many hours hunched over your computer or smartphone, often triggers muscle strains.
2. Worn Joints: Just like other joints in your body, your neck joints tend to wear down with age. Osteoarthritis causes the cushions (cartilage) between your bones (vertebrae) to deteriorate.
3. Nerve Compression: Herniated disks or bone spurs in the vertebrae of your neck can press on the nerves branching out from the spinal cord.
4. Injuries: Rear-end auto collisions often result in whiplash injury, which occurs when the head is jerked backward and then forward, straining the soft tissues of the neck.
5. Diseases: Certain diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, meningitis, or cancer, can cause neck pain.

Symptoms Associated with Neck Pain

Symptoms of neck pain may include:

1. Pain that’s often worsened by holding your head in one place for long periods, such as when driving or using a computer
2. Muscle tightness and spasms
3. Decreased ability to move your head
4. Headache

Diagnosing Neck Pain

A physical exam and taking a medical history are usually sufficient for diagnosing neck pain. In some cases, if pain is severe or persistent, the following tests might be recommended:

1. X-rays
2. CT scans
3. MRI scans
4. Electromyography (EMG)
5. Blood tests

Treatment Options for Neck Pain

Non-Medical Treatments

1. Physical Therapy: Tailored exercises can restore neck muscles to optimal strength and flexibility and correct posture and alignment.
2. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS): Electrodes placed on the skin near the painful areas deliver tiny electrical impulses that may relieve pain.

Medications

1. Pain Relievers: Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen may help. Prescription medications, including muscle relaxants, may be used in cases of severe pain.
2. Therapeutic Injections: Sometimes, corticosteroid injections are given near the nerve roots or into the muscles of the neck to provide temporary pain relief.

Advanced Treatments

1. Surgery: Rarely needed for neck pain, it might be an option if pain is due to nerve compression.
2. Alternative Therapies: Acupuncture, chiropractic treatment, massage, and yoga can be effective in treating neck pain.

Preventing Neck Pain

Preventive measures include:

1. Keeping a good posture
2. Taking frequent breaks when traveling long distances or working long hours at a computer
3. Adjusting desk, chair, and computer so that the monitor is at eye level
4. Sleeping in a good position with the head and neck aligned with the body
5. Using a pillow that supports the natural curve of the neck
6. Not carrying heavy bags with shoulder straps to avoid unnecessary pressure on the neck