Neck And Back Pain
Back pain can range from a mild, dull, annoying ache, to persistent, severe, disabling pain. Pain in your back can restrict mobility and interfere with normal functioning and quality of life. You should always consult your health care provider if you have persistent pain.
Neck pain occurs in the area of the cervical vertebrae in your neck. Because of its location and range of motion, your neck is often left unprotected and subject to injury.
Pain in your back or neck area can be acute. That means it comes on suddenly and intensely. Chronic pain lasts for weeks, months, or even years. The pain can be continuous or intermittent
Causes:
Overuse, strenuous activity, or improper use, such as repetitive twisting or heavy lifting.
Breakdown of vertebrae, often caused by stresses on the muscles and ligaments that support your spine, or the effects of aging.
Abnormal growth, such as a tumor or bone spur.
Poor muscle tone or muscle weakness in the back and belly (abdomen).
Joint problems, such as arthritis.
Abdominal problems, such as an aortic aneurysm.
Symptoms:
Back Pain Symptoms:
Dull, burning, or sharp pain in your back. The pain can be limited to a single spot or cover a large area.
Leg numbness or tingling above or below your knee.
Stiffness or aching that occurs anywhere along your spine from your neck to your tailbone.
Neck Pain Symptoms:
Arm numbness or tingling and Headaches.
Shoulder pain.
Sharp shooting pain or a dull ache in your neck.
Frequenty Asked Question
Yes. Smoking accelerates the degenerative process of disc degeneration. The spinal discs do not have a naturally abundant blood supply. Smoking causes blood vessels throughout the body to become smaller, reducing the amount of blood and thus oxygen and nutrients delivered to tissues. The discs are greatly affected since they already have a poor blood supply. Smoking has also been linked to increased perception of pain amongst people who undergo treatment.
Calcium and vitamin D.
Since neck pain can be caused by wear and tear of the vertebrae in your neck, it makes sense to keep your bones as healthy as possible, so calcium should be an important part of your nutrition plan. You will also need vitamin D to absorb the calcium you take in.
