16/07/2024
Neck and shoulder pain can be divided into 3 main groups:
General Symptoms The cause is usually related to the musculoskeletal system and tendons. (accounting for 80 percent) caused by muscle fatigue from continuous use for a long time
Nerve compression symptoms are rare. But the symptoms will be severe. There is severe pain, stiffness, radiating down the arm, or accompanied by numbness.
Spinal cord compression is the most severe but is rare (1-2%).
The causes of pain are divided into 2 main groups according to symptoms.
Sharp pain or muscle sprain Common symptoms include falling asleep on the pillow. Symptoms include tight muscles, tightness, difficulty turning the neck, etc.
Subacute or chronic pain is a group of patients who have had neck pain before. I've had muscle pain before. Characteristics of symptoms that appear and disappear It can happen when muscles are used hard for a long time. Not enough muscle to return to normal Often found among office workers.
Guidelines for treating neck, shoulder, or office syndrome pain
Groups with common or acute dangerous symptoms, such as nerve compression. Have a history of accidents Have congenital diseases such as cancer, bone and joint disease, joint disease, and in children or the elderly whose symptoms are different from others, they should see a doctor. A thorough diagnosis is required to determine the cause. and correct and appropriate treatment methods
Groups with no general danger signs Treatment can be divided into 2 methods:
Acute pain, such as tight chest muscles sprained muscle Treated by proper rest along with medication. and do physical therapy or acupuncture
Palliative treatment This is a group that has general pain that is not severe and can be treated according to symptoms such as behavior changes, etc. But if the symptoms still do not improve Or if the symptoms are chronic for more than 6 weeks, there may be symptoms. The doctor may consider additional tests, such as X-rays of the cervical spine. to see if there are signs of deterioration movement Or is the cervical disc herniated or not?
Chronic patient groups or groups that cannot be treated with normal treatment methods Physical therapy is required to reduce pain. and strengthen muscles by participating in, for example, exercising according to a training program Using physical therapy tools such as shock wave machines and hot compresses Using a laser or core exercise And most importantly, once the pain is gone, you still need to continue treatment. So that the pain wouldn't come back again.
