What is neck pain?
In Italian, neck pain is often referred to informally as “cervicale”. In English, the natural term is “neck pain”; “cervical” is an adjective describing the neck region.
Neck pain affects the back of the cervical spine and is a common musculoskeletal complaint. The upper vertebrae are involved, that is, the vertebrae that represent the support of the neck and head. Specifically, this musculoskeletal disorder affects the cervical spine, or the C1-C7 vertebrae.
Cause
The causes of cervical pain can be multiple and very different from each other.
- SEDENTARY LIFE
Untrained and poorly toned muscles do not adequately support the spine and therefore also the cervical vertebrae. Constant neck exercises can help keep the muscles toned and prevent cervical disorders.
- POSTURE
The position we assume when we are sitting at a desk, at the table, or even when walking, can be the cause of pain in the neck. External factors also influence our posture, such as the structures on which we sit or rest (chairs, beds, sofas).
- TRAUMATIC EVENTS
An accident at work, whiplash, cold shock, joint trauma and carrying heavy objects can cause problems in the cervical area, both in the bone and muscle structures.
- CERVICAL ARTHROSIS
It is a degenerative disorder that worsens with age: the cartilage of the intervertebral discs wears out and the vertebrae come closer together, resulting in compression and crushing of the spine.
- TEETH
Cervical problems can also be caused by dental problems: when there is malocclusion, for example, that is, the teeth do not align correctly when the mouth is closed and there is a lack of balance in our mouth, the jaw and jaw muscles are affected, with pain that radiates to the neck.
- Stress.
Even excessive psychophysical stress, particularly widespread nowadays in Italy, linked to periods of work that are too intense or to family situations of emotional tension, can have repercussions on the cervical spine, giving rise to problems of cervicalgia characterised by pain and muscle contractures.
Cervical: symptoms
Neck pain is often associated with symptoms such as headache, stiff neck and/or neck stiffness.
In some specific cases, it is also possible to observe them in combination with neurological disorders, such as:
- Radicular pain felt along the shoulder and the arm;
- Cervical radiculopathy with altered reflexes, tingling, numbness and weakness in the upper limb;
- Loss of control of bowel and/or bladder function (bowel incontinence and bladder incontinence);
- Radicular pain and neurological disorders (tingling, numbness, etc.) to both limbs, upper or lower;
- Balance and coordination problems.
Neck Pain: Treatments and Remedies
The most suitable treatment for neck pain depends on two factors: the cause of the disorder and the severity of the symptoms.
Most mild cases of neck pain resolve on their own or with simple measures within days or weeks.
The more complex forms, on the contrary, need a targeted treatment plan, which may include physical therapy, the use of a brace, the use of painkillers, infiltration therapy, and sometimes even surgery.
Neck massage gun
Percussive therapy is an excellent method of prevention and home remedy for those who suffer from neck pain.
In fact, having a massage gun at home helps to relieve muscle pain and to "loosen" muscle contractures and classic cervical stiffness of the neck.
A neck massage gun can help address the problem, through percussive therapy and stimulation of circulation in the area. This type of electric massager also stimulates the release of substances involved in the body's self-regulation, producing an invigorating effect and helping to combat everyday stress.
TOPMET's innovative products can reduce discomfort in delicate, sensitive areas caused by poor posture, anxiety or stress, even in sessions lasting just a few minutes.
With a simple and intuitive device you can get rid of neck pain and get back to living. The massage gun is the tool you were looking for to fight this pathology.