One of the most common problems in everyone’s day-to-day life is neck and back pain and it is experienced because of their simple everyday activities. Let’s have a look at the different causes of back pain, what are the possible symptoms that may accompany neck and back pain, and ways to get rid of those pains naturally.
Why Back and Neck pain are common?
Neck is also referred as cervical spine and it’s a complex structure composed of seven different vertebrae, starting from skull to upper back. Within the neck region, there are muscles, skin, thyroid gland, veins, and lymph nodes and so on. Problem in any of those structures may give you a feel of neck and back pain.
Usually, these pains are caused because of different conditions. Some common causes are listed below,
- Neck sprain or injury
- Uncomfortable sleeping posture
- Fibromyalgia
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Poor sitting posture
- Stress and degenerative disk disease
Based on the different cause, you may also experience facial pain, back pain, headaches or shoulder pain.
Ways to treat Back or Neck pain without any medication
Well, if your neck pain is caused as a result of injury or any underlying medical condition, then it’s mandatory to consult your doctor in order to decide the treatment plan.
But, if your neck or back pain is caused because of day-to-day activities, exercise, stress or poor posture, then these ways will help you to get rid of your pain easily without any medication.
#1-Acupuncture
Recent research revealed that acupuncture can treat chronic neck pain effectively than other physical therapy or medication. OKC Acupuncture believes that human body comprises of 2000 points and those points are connected with 20 meridians. These meridians are responsible for conducting energy throughout the body.
By using thin needles, acupuncture heals the neck or back pain. Thin needles are placed in some specific combinations of these 2000 points in order to conduct the energy throughout the body and also to alleviate pain.
#2- Proper Pillows
Sometimes uncomfortable sleeping postures may also cause neck or back pain. Uncomfortable pillow can easily collapse your neck alignment. Sleeping on your back or on your side are the two best sleeping postures and these postures will help you to get rid of neck and back pain problems.
While choosing the pillow, try following these things to alleviate pain.
- Avoid usage of high stack of pillows
- Go for memory foam pillow or feather pillow since it will give comfy feel than other pillows in the market.
- Keep your spine erect if you are sleeping on your side.
#3-Hydrotherapy
Are you suffering from osteoarthritis? Now, no need to worry, water treatment or hydrotherapy will help to get rid of your problem easily.
For treating neck pain, you can also add a pinch of Epsom salt to your bath. Epsom salts has magnesium in it and it helps in the treatment of muscle ache and reduces inflammation.
#4- Ice and Heat
Generally, many of us may be confused whether we should apply heat or ice to get rid of pain. But, the actual truth is that it’s wise to use heat for muscle sprains and ice for injuries.
If you are suffering because of muscle sprain or spasm, try using heat treatment and similarly, go for ice treatment if you have any injuries.
Overall, you can reduce the problem caused because of neck or back pain by making minute changes in your lifestyle. Talk to your doctor if you are suffering from back or neck pain since these pains may lead some serious disorders in the future course of time.
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