Apr 20, 2022

Neck

Cervicalgia1 is a term used to describe pain or significant discomfort in your neck, especially at the back and/or sides. Lumbago is a similar term to cervicalgia except that it refers to pain in the low back.

Basically, cervicalgia is neck pain. The bones of the neck form the cervical spine. This is the area extending from the first spinal vertebra through the seventh. The first bone of your spine is located at about the level of your ears, and the seventh is located at the base of the neck.

Symptoms
If you have cervicalgia, your symptoms may include constant neck ache, sharp pain in your neck brought about by movement, especially turning or twisting, tension, stiffness in the muscles of your upper back and/or neck, headaches and/or neck muscles that are tender to the touch.

Treatment
Cervicalgia, is, as mentioned above, a bit of a catch-all phrase for many types of neck pain. To that end, treatments may vary widely, and according to the exact cause.

If symptoms keep bothering you, especially if they last longer than a week, or if they seriously disrupt your regular routine, it’s important to speak with us at Monarch Physiotherapy Clinic as soon as you can.

Treatment for cervicalgia generally consists of pain medication, physical therapy, short-term cognitive behavioral therapy to help manage pain triggers and your reaction to them, reduced activity and possibly wearing a collar to help stabilize the area. Acupuncture, easy yoga, and easy Pilates have all helped many people get past cervicalgia.

CONTACT US at Monarch Physiotherapy Clinic for proper diagnosis and treatment.