Woke Up with Neck Pain: Limited Head Movement
If you woke up in the morning with neck pain so much that you cannot even turn your head, the first thing that comes to your mind is that you slept the wrong way or you need to change your pillow. But if the pain doesn’t go away, but instead comes down to your shoulders and arms then you should be concerned.
Neck pain is a severe public health issue that affects the whole population. Approximately 80% of the population has experienced neck pain at least once in their lifetime. Among them, 20% to 70% of adults will experience neck pain during their lifetime that interferes with their regular tasks.
Furthermore, Neck discomfort rated 4th in terms of disability as assessed by YLDs, and 21st in terms of overall burden, according to the National Center of Biotechnology Information’s Global Burden of Disease 2010 Study.
What Is Causing My Neck Pain?
There are several reasons that your neck can be hurting. Reasons can vary from something minor as a sleeping inconvenience to something extreme as accidents.
We’ve laid out some common reasons why you are feeling neck pain.
Nerve Compression
The neck is linked to a range of other anatomical parts, including the shoulders, arms, back, jaw, and head including the spine. Nerve compression can also be a key cause, as herniated disks or bone spurs in the vertebrae of your neck can irritate nerves branching out from the spinal cord.
Injury
Injuries are one of the prime reasons neck pain occurs in the first place. Internal or external pressure can equally damage delicate tissues in your neck. As our neck area is not covered with any other bone structure or body part, it has serious chances of getting directly injured due to lack of protection.
Your neck is vulnerable to damage, particularly in falls, vehicle accidents, and sports where the muscles and ligaments of the neck are forced to move beyond their usual range of motion. Even the slightest car wreck can harm internal tissue and cause internal nerve strain and blood clots.
Whiplash injuries, which strain the soft tissues of the neck, are common in rear-end crashes. Whiplash is the name for neck injury caused by an abrupt jerking of the head.
Muscle tension and strain
Muscle strains are frequently caused by overuse of neck muscles, such as spending too much time slumped over a computer or smartphone. Neck muscles can be strained by even small activities such as reading in bed or gritting your teeth.
Overwork for a long period can tire the muscles and cause neck pain. Sudden movement or wrong sleeping posture can also strain your neck muscles.
Aging and Diseases
Certain diseases can initiate neck pain. Not only diseases, but aging can also be the reason for your neck pain. Over time your bone gets weaker due to calcium deficiency or your cervical discs can degenerate.
Aging can also cause diseases like Arthritis. Arthritis is a medical condition in which the joint becomes swollen and inflamed. The most frequent sign of arthritis is joint and muscle stiffness. Aside from this, the patient may experience inflammation and difficulty moving their joints smoothly.
Neck discomfort and headaches at the back of the head are usually associated with this inflammation and swelling in the neck region. When you are affected by it and try to move, it causes severe discomfort.
Meningitis can cause neck as your spine extended up to your neck which is called the cervical spine consisting of seven vertebrae. Meningitis is a condition in which the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord becomes inflamed. Fever and headache are common symptoms of meningitis, as is a stiff neck. Meningitis is a medical issue that can be serious.
When to see a doctor
If your severe neck pain is occurring as a result of an injury, such as a car accident, a diving accident, or a fall, seek medical help as soon as possible. In other cases, if you woke up with neck pain and it doesn’t go away within a week, you should consult a medical professional.
Even in between the week if your feel numbness or tingling or neck pain starts to radiate through your shoulders and arms, you’re unable to any or both of your arms it’s concerned. To check, if you’re unable to touch your chest with your chin due to immense pain then you should visit a doctor.
Where Can I Get The Treatment for My Neck Pain?
Woke Up with Neck Pain Can’t Turn My Head
As neck pain is now becoming a serious medical concern, there are a lot of health centers, clinics, and hospitals offering treatment. But for treating the problem permanently, taking not only proper and but the right treatment is important. One of the best treatments for your neck pain can be found at the Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Center located in Shelton, CT.
Their cutting-edge, modern technology and highly qualified medical professionals with experience of over 21 years is what makes it different from other clinics. The best part is, all their treatments are non-surgical. It means you don’t have to undergo any sort of cutting, bleeding and will be cured and go back to regular life within few visits.
What We Offer
The Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Centers provide different type treatment procedures to cure patients through choric musculoskeletal pain. The unique part is that they believe not every treatment is for everyone.
They diagnose you thoroughly, study your casein suggest the best treatment that works best for you. They have four different non-invasive, non-surgical treatments to cure chronic pain.
Pain Management
The method of pain management is applied for curing the pain permanently. Instead of going through heavy surgery or medication, the professionals use harmless but effective light or sound waves to cure the muscle or nerve.
A limited range of visible light or sound waves is applied to the affected region to speed up the cell’s natural healing process and remove the pain permanently.
If visible light waves are used, it’s called Deep Tissue High Powered Laser Therapy and for ultrasound waves, it’s called The Miracle Wave Pressure Wave Therapy. Both are advanced technology and effective in 80%-90% of cases.
Chiropractic care
Chiropractic care is a treatment procedure in which a specialist concentrates on the structure of the body, particularly the spine. Chiropractors realign the spine to reduce pain, improve function, and promote the body’s natural healing process. The whole purpose of chiropractic care is to alleviate pain and help patients better manage their conditions on their own.
Renowned chiropractor Dr. Dalfino provides this special chiropractic care only at Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Center.
Laser therapy
Laser therapy is a process where concentrated light waves have penetrated the skin of your affected region to treat acute or chronic pain. Normally the wavelength of the light ranges from visible to near-infrared range of 670–950 nm.
Unlike other forms of traditional operations, laser therapy is non-invasive and doesn’t harm the surrounding tissues. It takes about 30-45 minutes to complete, and there are no scars or swallowing difficulties thereafter.
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Non-surgical spinal decompression is a sort of treatment in which motorized traction is used to relieve pain in a specific area. Stretching the spine is how spinal decompression works.
If this non-surgical decompression is performed on someone, the pressure that is generated by a herniated or bulging disc will be relieved. For those suffering from chronic pain like neck pain, non-surgical spinal decompression is an excellent therapy option.
They also give thorough instructions to follow at home so that you can get better earlier. The medical staff is friendly and makes the whole process very convenient for you. Besides, for first-time patients, have a free consultation and provide free reports too.
Conclusion
Many people suffer from neck discomfort or stiffness regularly. It’s often caused by bad posture or overuse. If your neck pain is not caused by any accident and lasts longer than a week, is severe, or is accompanied by many other symptoms, you may have a serious injury or illness that necessitates medical attention.
Seek medical help as soon as possible. Reach out to Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Center at Shelton, Connecticut, and get diagnosed and receive the best treatment and cure your neck pain permanently.
Dr. James J. Dalfino is the President and Clinic Director of Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Centers. He has been in private practice 23 years and specializes in non-surgical treatments for today’s most chronic conditions.
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Woke Up with Neck Pain: Limited Head Movement
If you woke up in the morning with neck pain so much that you cannot even turn your head, the first thing that comes to your mind is that you slept the wrong way or you need to change your pillow. But if the pain doesn’t go away, but instead comes down to your shoulders and arms then you should be concerned.
Neck pain is a severe public health issue that affects the whole population. Approximately 80% of the population has experienced neck pain at least once in their lifetime. Among them, 20% to 70% of adults will experience neck pain during their lifetime that interferes with their regular tasks.
Furthermore, Neck discomfort rated 4th in terms of disability as assessed by YLDs, and 21st in terms of overall burden, according to the National Center of Biotechnology Information’s Global Burden of Disease 2010 Study.
What Is Causing My Neck Pain?
There are several reasons that your neck can be hurting. Reasons can vary from something minor as a sleeping inconvenience to something extreme as accidents.
We’ve laid out some common reasons why you are feeling neck pain.
Nerve Compression
The neck is linked to a range of other anatomical parts, including the shoulders, arms, back, jaw, and head including the spine. Nerve compression can also be a key cause, as herniated disks or bone spurs in the vertebrae of your neck can irritate nerves branching out from the spinal cord.
Injury
Injuries are one of the prime reasons neck pain occurs in the first place. Internal or external pressure can equally damage delicate tissues in your neck. As our neck area is not covered with any other bone structure or body part, it has serious chances of getting directly injured due to lack of protection.
Your neck is vulnerable to damage, particularly in falls, vehicle accidents, and sports where the muscles and ligaments of the neck are forced to move beyond their usual range of motion. Even the slightest car wreck can harm internal tissue and cause internal nerve strain and blood clots.
Whiplash injuries, which strain the soft tissues of the neck, are common in rear-end crashes. Whiplash is the name for neck injury caused by an abrupt jerking of the head.
Muscle tension and strain
Muscle strains are frequently caused by overuse of neck muscles, such as spending too much time slumped over a computer or smartphone. Neck muscles can be strained by even small activities such as reading in bed or gritting your teeth.
Overwork for a long period can tire the muscles and cause neck pain. Sudden movement or wrong sleeping posture can also strain your neck muscles.
Aging and Diseases
Certain diseases can initiate neck pain. Not only diseases, but aging can also be the reason for your neck pain. Over time your bone gets weaker due to calcium deficiency or your cervical discs can degenerate.
Aging can also cause diseases like Arthritis. Arthritis is a medical condition in which the joint becomes swollen and inflamed. The most frequent sign of arthritis is joint and muscle stiffness. Aside from this, the patient may experience inflammation and difficulty moving their joints smoothly.
Neck discomfort and headaches at the back of the head are usually associated with this inflammation and swelling in the neck region. When you are affected by it and try to move, it causes severe discomfort.
Meningitis can cause neck as your spine extended up to your neck which is called the cervical spine consisting of seven vertebrae. Meningitis is a condition in which the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord becomes inflamed. Fever and headache are common symptoms of meningitis, as is a stiff neck. Meningitis is a medical issue that can be serious.
When to see a doctor
If your severe neck pain is occurring as a result of an injury, such as a car accident, a diving accident, or a fall, seek medical help as soon as possible. In other cases, if you woke up with neck pain and it doesn’t go away within a week, you should consult a medical professional.
Even in between the week if your feel numbness or tingling or neck pain starts to radiate through your shoulders and arms, you’re unable to any or both of your arms it’s concerned. To check, if you’re unable to touch your chest with your chin due to immense pain then you should visit a doctor.
Where Can I Get The Treatment for My Neck Pain?
Woke Up with Neck Pain Can’t Turn My Head
As neck pain is now becoming a serious medical concern, there are a lot of health centers, clinics, and hospitals offering treatment. But for treating the problem permanently, taking not only proper and but the right treatment is important. One of the best treatments for your neck pain can be found at the Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Center located in Shelton, CT.
Their cutting-edge, modern technology and highly qualified medical professionals with experience of over 21 years is what makes it different from other clinics. The best part is, all their treatments are non-surgical. It means you don’t have to undergo any sort of cutting, bleeding and will be cured and go back to regular life within few visits.
What We Offer
The Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Centers provide different type treatment procedures to cure patients through choric musculoskeletal pain. The unique part is that they believe not every treatment is for everyone.
They diagnose you thoroughly, study your casein suggest the best treatment that works best for you. They have four different non-invasive, non-surgical treatments to cure chronic pain.
Pain Management
The method of pain management is applied for curing the pain permanently. Instead of going through heavy surgery or medication, the professionals use harmless but effective light or sound waves to cure the muscle or nerve.
A limited range of visible light or sound waves is applied to the affected region to speed up the cell’s natural healing process and remove the pain permanently.
If visible light waves are used, it’s called Deep Tissue High Powered Laser Therapy and for ultrasound waves, it’s called The Miracle Wave Pressure Wave Therapy. Both are advanced technology and effective in 80%-90% of cases.
Chiropractic care
Chiropractic care is a treatment procedure in which a specialist concentrates on the structure of the body, particularly the spine. Chiropractors realign the spine to reduce pain, improve function, and promote the body’s natural healing process. The whole purpose of chiropractic care is to alleviate pain and help patients better manage their conditions on their own.
Renowned chiropractor Dr. Dalfino provides this special chiropractic care only at Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Center.
Laser therapy
Laser therapy is a process where concentrated light waves have penetrated the skin of your affected region to treat acute or chronic pain. Normally the wavelength of the light ranges from visible to near-infrared range of 670–950 nm.
Unlike other forms of traditional operations, laser therapy is non-invasive and doesn’t harm the surrounding tissues. It takes about 30-45 minutes to complete, and there are no scars or swallowing difficulties thereafter.
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression
Non-surgical spinal decompression is a sort of treatment in which motorized traction is used to relieve pain in a specific area. Stretching the spine is how spinal decompression works.
If this non-surgical decompression is performed on someone, the pressure that is generated by a herniated or bulging disc will be relieved. For those suffering from chronic pain like neck pain, non-surgical spinal decompression is an excellent therapy option.
They also give thorough instructions to follow at home so that you can get better earlier. The medical staff is friendly and makes the whole process very convenient for you. Besides, for first-time patients, have a free consultation and provide free reports too.
Conclusion
Many people suffer from neck discomfort or stiffness regularly. It’s often caused by bad posture or overuse. If your neck pain is not caused by any accident and lasts longer than a week, is severe, or is accompanied by many other symptoms, you may have a serious injury or illness that necessitates medical attention.
Seek medical help as soon as possible. Reach out to Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Center at Shelton, Connecticut, and get diagnosed and receive the best treatment and cure your neck pain permanently.
Dr. James J. Dalfino is the President and Clinic Director of Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Centers. He has been in private practice 23 years and specializes in non-surgical treatments for today’s most chronic conditions.
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