For people coping with a pain and discomfort in the neck caused by degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, or any other malady linked to the previously mentioned, there does exist hope. Long-term neck pain sufferers have been dealt a bad hand, however with a handful of changes in ones own daily itineraries, those that have joint pain in the neck can lead a much more pain free existence.
I've been a chronic neck pain sufferer for almost 20 years now and for the most part lead a pretty normal life. My disease is definitely progressing, and as the years go on more and more adaptations have to be made to compensate for the new or increased pain or irritation that is the result, but at the end of the day I find it manageable.
One of the important things I have figured out over the years is that my neck takes pleasure in h2o. The squished discs simply just seem to come to life whenever I place down the caffeinated drinks for a few days, at a minimum minimize my daily consumption, and supplement with h2o. The pain relief is amazing.
H2o is great, but without having a very good night's sleep there usually is absolutely nothing which can be done, at least in my case, to diminish the pain the day after.
Some form of treatment including strengthening and range of motion exercises, traction, should be performed multiple times a week. The key with treatment is to strengthen the muscles and ligaments that support the cervical vertebrae. You can find beneficial examples on the Internet, but I firmly believe you should seek out a professional. I have seen many doctors over the years, and have benefited tremendously from a chiropractor and physical therapist, both who specialized in the cervical region.
Advil is my go to med of preference. I have tried everything from Soma, Celebrex, Mobic, Naproxen, etc., but for me almost nothing reduces the discomfort more than 800mg of Ibuprofen.
Shots are a quite typical quick solution for neck arthritis men and women. Common injections include epidural steroid, trigger point, and sarapin. All offer somewhat short alleviation and may be quite high-priced, even with insurance protection. I've used every one of them and not one are really worth the money. That's my personal opinion anyhow.
So there you have it, some words of wisdom for you newcomers that have been identified as having Neck Arthritis. Nothing revolutionary. Just make sure you get lots of sleep, ingest your h2o, perform your exercise movements, and stock up on the Ibruprofen.
I've been a chronic neck pain sufferer for almost 20 years now and for the most part lead a pretty normal life. My disease is definitely progressing, and as the years go on more and more adaptations have to be made to compensate for the new or increased pain or irritation that is the result, but at the end of the day I find it manageable.
One of the important things I have figured out over the years is that my neck takes pleasure in h2o. The squished discs simply just seem to come to life whenever I place down the caffeinated drinks for a few days, at a minimum minimize my daily consumption, and supplement with h2o. The pain relief is amazing.
H2o is great, but without having a very good night's sleep there usually is absolutely nothing which can be done, at least in my case, to diminish the pain the day after.
Some form of treatment including strengthening and range of motion exercises, traction, should be performed multiple times a week. The key with treatment is to strengthen the muscles and ligaments that support the cervical vertebrae. You can find beneficial examples on the Internet, but I firmly believe you should seek out a professional. I have seen many doctors over the years, and have benefited tremendously from a chiropractor and physical therapist, both who specialized in the cervical region.
Advil is my go to med of preference. I have tried everything from Soma, Celebrex, Mobic, Naproxen, etc., but for me almost nothing reduces the discomfort more than 800mg of Ibuprofen.
Shots are a quite typical quick solution for neck arthritis men and women. Common injections include epidural steroid, trigger point, and sarapin. All offer somewhat short alleviation and may be quite high-priced, even with insurance protection. I've used every one of them and not one are really worth the money. That's my personal opinion anyhow.
So there you have it, some words of wisdom for you newcomers that have been identified as having Neck Arthritis. Nothing revolutionary. Just make sure you get lots of sleep, ingest your h2o, perform your exercise movements, and stock up on the Ibruprofen.
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