NECK PAIN & STIFFNESS (Spondylosis or Spondylitis)

Neck pain is pain that starts in the neck with or without restricted movement and can be associated with radiating pain down one or both of the arms. Neck pain can come from a number of disorders or diseases that involve any of the tissues in the neck, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments or muscles.

Neck pain may be caused by arthritis, disc degeneration, narrowing of the spinal canal, muscle inflammation, strain or trauma.
 

Pain in the neck or upper back

Difficulties in neck movement

Tingling or numbness in the fingers or hand

Weakness in the arms
 

Neck mobilization, Neck Muscles stretching and strengthening, Disc decompression, Electrotherapy, posture correction.
 

Do

take paracetamol or ibuprofen – or use ibuprofen gel on your neck

use a low, firm pillow

put heat or cold packs on your neck for ten minutes twice a day for 7 days

Do not

do not wear a neck collar – it's better to keep your neck moving (unless a doctor tells you not to)

do not do anything that could be dangerous because you cannot move your neck – for example, driving or cycling