Neck Pain: Cause, Symptoms & Treatment

What is Neck Pain?

The pain in the cervical region is termed neck pain. More often, this pain can last for days, months, and years turning chronic. If the neck pain continues for months, it is an indication that your neck needs medical attention. There can be endless reasons behind this pain such as a sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, rheumatoid arthritis, injury or degenerative disease, etc. The neck region contains nerves, bones, ligaments, muscles, and joints which may develop problems like cervical spondylosis if the pain is not timely treated. The neck pain is a sharp tingling sensation which sometimes radiates to the shoulder, arm, back, and even causes headaches. The Ayurvedic treatment for neck pain is the utmost solution as it involves all-natural methods to bring back the original health. With negligible side effects, neck pain can be easily managed with simple and easy yoga asana and adopting a healthy lifestyle. Spinal health is very crucial to maintain as it supports the whole body posture and balances the body in all physical activities. In regards to this, Ayurveda stands out to be the optimum solution.

Causes of Neck Pain

Muscle Strains- Wrong posture and continuous sitting at the computer and reading in bed or gritting teeth triggers muscle strains.
Worn Joint- With age, due to degenerative changes in bones and due to deterioration of cushion between the bone like in osteoarthritis, bone spur formation causes back pain which may radiate to the neck.
Nerve Compression- Bone spurs and herniated disk sometimes cause nerve compression of the spinal cord, which leads to numbness in the hands.
Injuries- Whiplash injury caused due to auto collision where the head is pushed backward and forward forcefully creating strain to soft tissues and neck.
Disease- In Rheumatoid Arthritis,osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis meningitis, etc. are some of the diseases in which neck pain is a common symptom as they affect the entire spine.

Symptoms of Neck pain

Neck Pain- Severe neck pain is the main symptom of it.

Fatigue- Due to pain, one feels tired and restless.

Neck Pain Ayurvedic treatment

In Ayurveda, neck pain is described as Manyastambha or Vatavyadi which causes muscle rigidity, immobility, and neck pain.
In treatment for neck pain by Ayurvedic methods, the root cause is detected and then the line of treatment with various therapies is decided depending on the condition.
Ayurvedic treatment for neck pain provides a permanent cure. It involved internal methods, like healthy diets, medicines, and detoxification, which are considered effective. External treatments like GrivaBasti, Abhyangam, etc are also seen as beneficial for pain.
Internal medicines and guidance of neck posture like yoga asana or exercises completely heal the problem.

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Faq's

What is Ayurvedic treatment for neck pain?

Ayurvedic treatment includes external treatments like Abhyanga, Basti, and Nasya. Internal treatment with Ayurvedic medicines- Correction of posture adopting Asana and Yogic activities.

Which dosha causes neck pain?

Vatadosha aggravation causes neck pain. This Dosha causes muscle rigidity, immobility, and pain in the neck.

Which Vitamin is good for neck pain?

Vitamin D is essential for bones, hence its deficiency should always be ruled out

Is ginger good for neck pain?

Yes, it is good because of its anti-inflammatory properties it can be used in treating neck pain.

What is a quick remedy to neck pain?

Press the sore spot with your fingers.
Turn head slightly in the direction opposite the cramp and bend it diagonally.
Repeat steps 2-3 times.

How should I sleep with a stiff neck?

Sleep on the back with a slight reclined position.
Sleep on the back with a pillow under your knees.
Sleep with a pillow between your knees.

How many pillows do you need for neck pain?

Back with 2 pillows, the pillow for back sleepers should have a medium loaf or should not take any pillow during pain.

Is it safe to massage a stiff neck?

Yes, it is safe but it gives temporary relief to pain and stiffness.

Why can't I move my neck without it hurting?

When neck pain occurs neck muscles get contracted and stiffness occurs leads to extreme pain.

Can neck problems affect your brain?

It depends upon the severity of the cause, if the brain stem is affected people develop a sense of vibration, pain temperatures and muscle weakness, dizziness, and impaired vision.