people in the world have cervical pain

February 27,Kathmandu.Cervical pain is a common problem. It causes pain in the neck or shoulder area and the head feels heavy. The person suffering from this has a lot of trouble in turning the neck, lifting the head or doing other normal body movements. Sometimes this pain persists for a long time. In such a situation, if it is not taken care of in time, then this problem can take a very serious form.

According to a study published in 'The Lancet', in the year 2020, 20.3 crore people in the world were suffering from cervical pain. The study states that by the year 2050, the number of people suffering from cervical pain in the world will reach around 27 crore.

According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, about 14% of adults in India experience cervical pain at some point in their lives. From these figures, it can be understood that cervical pain is a big problem all over the world today.

What is cervical pain?

Cervical pain is a problem related to bones. In this, the person feels pain around the neck or shoulder. It is called 'cervical spondylitis' in medical language. The problem of cervical pain can occur at any age. Nowadays people use smartphones for a long time while sitting in the same position.

Causes of cervical pain

There are many reasons for cervical pain. This includes sitting in one position for a long time while using the phone, working on a laptop or computer for long hours, unhealthy diet and stress. Apart from this, cervical problems can also occur with age.

Inflammation is the major cause of cervical pain

Any kind of inflammation in the body has a direct connection with cervical pain. Inflammation causes problems like osteoarthritis, meningitis (inflammation of the tissue surrounding the brain or spinal cord), herniated cervical disc, injuries caused by tissue damage, rheumatoid arthritis. All these conditions can cause cervical pain.

Apart from this, any infection around the throat triggers inflammation, which can cause cervical pain.

Signs of cervical pain

Cervical pain can spread from the lower part of the neck to the shoulder and sometimes to the head. Sometimes cervical pain can also cause dizziness.

Treatment of cervical pain

Spine surgeon Dr. explains that if the pain is severe or persists for a long time, then treatment is done according to the condition and cause. There are some medical methods for this. Such as-

Through medicines: First of all, doctors try to cure it with medicines that reduce pain and swelling. If the pain is severe and normal medicines do not provide relief, then the doctor can also give injections.

Physiotherapy: In this, the physiotherapist tells the patient about some exercises or stretching. In many cases, this provides relief.

Surgery: If medicines or physiotherapy do not provide relief, then surgery may be required. However, surgery is done only when it causes some other serious problems.

Ways to avoid cervical pain

To avoid cervical pain, it is very important to change your lifestyle. For this, take a healthy diet so that the bones and muscles remain strong. Keep your weight under control and drink adequate amount of water. Apart from this, it is also important to take care of some other things.

The right way to sit on a chair in the office

Sitting continuously for 8-9 hours in the office and working on the computer can lead to cervical pain. Therefore, always sit at least 20 inches away from the computer screen. Keep your shoulders straight instead of bending forward or backward. 

Some common questions and answers related to cervical pain

In how many days does cervical get cured?

Dr.  says that usually cervical pain gets cured within a week. In some cases it may take months to get cured. At the same time, there are some cases which trouble the person for a long time.

What other problems can occur due to cervical pain? 

If cervical pain persists for a long time, it can cause stress, anxiety, depression and social disability. Apart from this, there may be problems in getting up and sitting. In some serious conditions, cervical pain can cause neurological problems.

Which exercise should be done in cervical pain?

Before doing exercise in cervical pain, definitely consult a doctor because in some cases it is prohibited. However, in some cases exercise is recommended. For this, you can do some of the exercises given below. Such as-

Are there any home remedies for cervical pain?  

To reduce cervical pain, you can take the help of some home remedies. For this, if the pain is in the initial stage, then apply hot water fomentation 3-4 times a day. If the pain is there for a long time, then apply ice fomentation. Apart from this, you can also do a light massage on the painful area.