Expert Care by Dr. A. Mohan Krishna
Your neck (cervical spine) is a complex structure of bones, joints, and muscles that supports your head and allows it to move. Because it is so flexible and carries so much weight, it is very susceptible to injury and wear-and-tear. πββοΈπ₯
Most neck pain is not serious and often resolves with simple care. Common causes include:
Muscle Strain: Long hours at a computer or “text neck” from looking down at a phone. π»π±
Degenerative Changes: Wear-and-tear of the joints (Osteoarthritis) as we age. β³
Herniated Disc: When the “jelly” inside a spinal disc leaks out and presses on a nerve. β‘
Injury: Sudden movements like whiplash from a car accident. π
Stiffness: Difficulty turning your head from side to side. π§±
Sharp Pain: A localized “stabbing” feeling in one spot. πͺ
Radiating Pain: Numbness, tingling, or weakness that travels down into your shoulder or arm. β‘πͺ
Headaches: Pain that starts in the neck and moves up to the back of the head. π€
The goal is to reduce pain and prevent it from coming back.
1. Expert Diagnosis πΈ Dr. Mohan Krishna will check your neckβs range of motion and nerve function. We may use X-rays to look at the bones or an MRI to see the discs and nerves clearly.
2. Non-Surgical Treatment (Relief Starts Here) π Most patients get better without surgery:
Physical Therapy: Exercises to strengthen neck muscles and improve posture. ποΈββοΈ
Medication: Anti-inflammatories or muscle relaxants to calm the pain. π
Ice & Heat: Using cold packs for sharp pain and heat for stiff muscles. βοΈπ₯
Soft Collar: Temporary support to take the pressure off your neck muscles. π§£
3. Advanced Options π₯ If the pain is caused by a pinched nerve and doesn’t improve, Dr. Mohan Krishna may discuss:
Epidural Injections: To reduce inflammation around the nerve root. π
Surgery: In rare cases, such as removing a herniated disc to relieve pressure on the spinal cord. π οΈβ¨
Don’t let neck pain turn into a chronic problem. Schedule a consultation with Dr. A. Mohan Krishna at Bones and Joints Clinic today. πββοΈπ¨
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