Hernia of the Neck (Hernia of the Cervical Disc)
A neck hernia is a condition in which the disc material (cushions) located between the neck vertebrae Decays, breaks down, and compresses the spinal cord and nerve roots as a result of aging or trauma and is displaced into the canal.
Who Has a Neck Hernia?
Almost all adults experience severe neck pain or stiffness at least once in their lives. Not every neck pain carries the meaning of a neck hernia. A neck hernia is a condition that usually occurs in middle-aged adults. It is important to know the risk factors that increase the risk of developing a neck hernia.
What Are the Risk Factors?
Deterioration of the discs due to age.
Traumas caused by traffic accidents, bumps, etc.
Heavy lifting.
Constant work in an inappropriate neck position (for example, constant use of a computer) and immobility.
Smoke.
How to Get Rid of a Hernia of the Neck? What are the Risky Positions and Movements?
The majority of neck pain occurs due to weakness November the neck muscles, or due to a disorder of the joints and bones. Most often, pain from the shoulder can be confused with a hernia of the neck. Strengthening the neck muscles is an important place in protecting November neck hernias. It is possible to November the neck muscles with several exercises. In addition, if there are no heart problems during sleep, it will be useful to use medium-hard or soft pillows that are not too high. The neck should be flush with the shoulders when lying on the back, and excessive bending of the neck forward and back should be avoided. If a computer is constantly being used, using monitors at head level can reduce pain.
What Are the Symptoms of a Neck Hernia?
As only one of the following symptoms can be seen, more than one symptom can be Dec combination.
Neck pain or shoulder pain (the pain may not make you sleep at night).
Pain radiating from the nape to the head.
A feeling of restlessness in one or both arms.
Severe pain in one or both arms, whining.
Weakness in one or both arms or hands. For example, the lowering of such objects as the considered cup.
Numbness or matting of one or both arms.
What Are the Methods of Treatment of a Neck Hernia?
The Initial Stage
The treatment of a hernia in the neck depends on the degree of hernia, that is, the elastic substance that we call a disc, presses on the nerves leading to the arm and the spinal cord. If there is only a reasonable degree of neck or arm pain, if there is no drowsiness, loss of strength, restriction of movement, the neck hernia is at the initial stage. In this case, the patient may be prescribed analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and November relaxants. It is recommended to take bed rest and avoid movements that will strain the neck. The following are the recommendations to be made to the patient:
There are symptoms such as impaired control of urination or defecation.
Dizziness, instability when walking.
The patient should not lift weights exceeding two to three kilograms
Should use a short-term neck brace
If there is no heart disease in the bed, one should use a low and soft pillow
November should do exercises that strengthen the neck muscles daily
The patient should always keep his neck warm, do not stand in front of open windows or ventilation
Patients with neck and arm pain should definitely avoid stress. In addition to increasing the pain, stress can also lead to the progression of a neck hernia.
Inappropriate attention should not be given at the computer or at the TV for a long time.