Do You Suffer with Neck Pain?

Neck pain is bothersome and it has a variety of causes. It could be a
stiff neck from sleeping funny or it could be a serious neck injury.
Typically, neck pain is the result of muscle strain, and one side of
the neck may hurt more than the other. Muscle strains tend to improve
within one week or so. However, if the pain persists longer, call your
spine specialist, as it may be another condition that needs medical
treatment.

woman with neck pain

Symptoms may include:

* Neck soreness on one or both sides
* Burning pain
* Tingling sensations
* Stiffness
* Pain around the shoulder blades
* Arm complaints (pain, numbness, or weakness)
* Pain that moves around your body (for instance, down an arm)
* Trouble walking or writing
* Trouble swallowing or talking
* Headache
* Dizziness
* Nausea
* Blurred vision
* Fever
* Night sweats
* Tiredness
* Unintentional weight loss

It is important to treat your neck pain properly. Seek medical
attention if your neck pain persists—and seek immediate Chiropractic
attention if you have any of the emergency signs listed in the
symptoms below.

Warning Signs You Need Immediate Help

Neck pain is one of the symptoms of meningitis, a relatively rare but
very serious contagious infection. You need urgent medical care if you
have neck pain with:

* High fever
* Sensitivity to light
* Irritability
* Severe tenderness with neck movement

Neck pain also can be due to injury. A severe neck injury could be
life-threatening. You may need emergency Chiropractic treatment if you
have neck pain with:

* Numbness
* Weakness
* Tingling symptoms

There are a variety of reasons for neck pain. To get the best
treatment, you need to know the origin. This site (www.bioanaktisi.gr)
provides information on various treatment options and prevention tips
to help you make wise choices.