Чт, 28 апр 2016 Автор: врач-терапевт ЛараViktorova
The appearance of pain in the left side of the neck can not be regarded as
specific symptom of a particular disease.
A rather extensive range of problems with the body can
accompanied by cervical pain. Therefore, there is no single tactic.
treatment aimed at eliminating pain in the neck on the left side. For
the choice of treatment methods must be found out
the origin of the pain.
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Sore left side of neck: muscle aches and neck injuries
The neck not only connects the head with the torso, but also, thanks to
the presence of seven vertebrae, provides support and a certain
range of head movements. When the neck on the left side hurts, the man
first of all, it loses the ability to rotate freely
head In addition to the vertebrae, there are many important neck areas.
structures in the form of muscle tissue, arteries and veins, lymph nodes
and thyroid, esophagus, and larynx and trachea. Various
illnesses associated with the defeat of any of these structures can
accompanied by pain in the neck on the left side.
When pain in the neck occurs, doctors diagnose zirvikalgiya.
Similar pains occur when there is an inadequate load on
the neck. Muscle tension may be due to abnormal
the position of the head during the night rest, because of what happens
Crick. As a result, muscle fibers become more
stiff and neck stiff and nauseous.
Muscle spasms can also occur with prolonged static
body position with a bent neck. Incorrect posture, long sitting
at the computer or behind the wheel turn redistribution
load on the vertebrae, overstretching of the muscles, which causes
pain.
The pain in the muscles of the neck on the left side can be caused and
hypothermia. Impact drafts, wind on open areas
neck often causes pain.
When the cervical lumboscope is clamped sinevertebral nerve that
usually associated with awkward or sharp head movements.
Accompanied by backache sharp pain in the neck, which increases with
the slightest movement. In this case, the person tries to keep his head in
forced position. Muscular tension is manifested rocky
tissue density and restriction of movement.
With fast acceleration followed by a sharp braking that
occurs in everyday situations or in road traffic
accidents quite often occurs spinal damage in
cervical region. The neck loses mobility, the pain covers not only
left side, but radiating to the right, shoulder and arm, back and
head The consequences of injury are manifested by dizziness, fatigue,
sleep problems.
In case of sports or domestic injuries associated with direct shots.
in the head or neck, in addition to soft tissue damage may occur
radicular compression of the nerves, which is accompanied by tingling,
numbness or tingling in the left side of the neck.
Any injury to the neck requires serious treatment, and if damaged
vertebrae and partial immobilization, which will have to be worn
special cervical orthosis.
Sore neck on the left side: degenerative and others
diseases
With любых diseasesх временного или хронического характера
organs and structures located directly in the neck, can
pain arises directly from its left side.
First of all, the neck on the left side hurts with cervical osteochondrosis.
or osteoarthritis. Similar pathologies are associated with degenerative
changes in cartilage tissue that are accompanied by the formation of
bone growths in the form of spurs or thorns. Sinking discs can
provoke the appearance of protrusions or hernias. Such entities in
the spine is accompanied during periods of exacerbation by compression of the nerve
fiber and inflammatory process. When locating pathology from the left
side pain on the left side of the neck, limiting
mobility.
Spinal stenosis resulting from injuries
aging, arthritis, causes numbness that spreads
downwards.
With diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis,
calcification of ligaments and tendons located along the spine.
This condition is accompanied by a restriction of mobility,
swelling and pain on the left side of the neck.
The left side of the neck hurts and there are problems with turning
heads during:
• meningitis;
• subarachnoid hemorrhage;
• brain tumors;
• pharyngeal abscess.
Pain in the left side of the neck manifests immune disorders.
as:
• rheumatoid arthritis;
• ankylosing spondylitis;
• psoriatic arthritis;
• rheumatic polymyalgia;
• jet artist.
Sore neck on the left side can under the influence of bone
infections: osteomyelitis, tuberculosis.
This symptom is also characteristic of other infectious diseases.
diseases:
• lymphadenitis;
• acute thyroiditis;
• polio;
• tetanus;
• shingles;
• meningitis;
• malaria;
• meningigism.
In addition, on the left side of the neck can be felt
radiating pains associated with:
• cardiac pathologies;
• esophageal diseases;
• lung cancer;
• tumors and abscesses.
Sore left side of the neck: treatment
The causes of neck pain on the left side are so varied that
finding their origin is quite problematic.
For muscular static pains in the neck, massages, exercises help
for the neck.
If the painful symptoms do not go away in a couple of days, you need
seek medical attention immediately. We’ll have to pass a detailed diagnosis,
чтобы выяснить, что провоцирует шейную pain. Further treatment
будет напрямую зависеть от вида основного diseases.
In the presence of injuries, temporary immobilization of the patient will be required.
neck, which in the initial stages will help limit movement and relieve
pain.
Regardless of the origin of the pain, the treatment is directed, first
turn, to eliminate pain. Because pain and inflammation
prevent to see the real picture of the disease.
As anesthetics at this stage
apply:
• non-steroid group drugs that affect not only
pain, but also on inflammatory processes;
• muscle relaxants that help at the level of the nervous system
eliminate muscle spasm;
• hormonal drugs, which are resorted to with severe pain,
caused by problems in the spine.
After the elimination of inflammatory acute reactions
assigned to rehabilitation therapy, which may consist
of:
1. Warming compresses, rubbing and lotions that help
relax the muscle fibers.
2. Physiotherapy procedures in the form of electrophoresis, laser,
magnetically or wave therapy to reduce
soreness and restoration of natural processes.
3. Therapeutic gymnastics, which helps develop neck muscles,
restore blood flow and stretch the vertebrae.
4. Massage, which allows to act like muscle tissue,
so on the vertebrae. Manual should work with the spine
therapist.
5. Ointments, containing burning and warming elements. With
cervical pains help external means on the basis of non-steroid
means.
6. Nontraditional acupuncture therapy,
apitherapy, moxotherapy, which help to restore work
нервных волокон и унять pain.
However, this treatment program is used for muscle,
nervous or dystrophic pathologies of the cervical elements.
In severe cases, surgery is required. Availability
large hernias, stenosis, large spines and other bone formations
refer to the indications for surgery.
With выявлении других заболеваний и иррадиирущих болей лечить
the neck itself does not make sense. Therapy in such cases is based on
Based on the identified pathology.
With наличии инфекционных патологий, воспаления лимфатических
knots will have to resort to antibiotic treatment. If neck pain
is associated with cardiological, oncological or
gastrointestinal diseases, the treatment will be narrow
specialists.
Sore neck on the left side: traditional methods of treatment
It is possible to treat the pain of the left side of the neck with the help of folk recipes.
in the presence of muscle spasms, nerve clenches and inflammatory
processes.
1. With болях, связанных с мышечными спазмами, хорошо помогает
heat. For этого можно укутать шею в теплый шерстяной платок.
Thermal procedures can be performed using heated sand,
salt or mustard.
2. Compresses and rubbing on an alcohol basis will help to improve
blood flow and relax the muscles. For приготовления компрессов также
use irritating ingredients in the form of hot peppers or
horseradish
3. You can rub the left side of the sore neck with a badger or
bear fat, after which it must be wrapped. Such rubbing
help with any inflammatory pathologies.
4. To cope with inflammatory processes can be tied to
the left side of the neck, where it hurts badly, cabbage leaf. Need it
before this slightly mash. Keep a compress all night or until the sheet is not
will dry up. You can do several compresses in a row.
5. After getting injured, warm up procedures should be performed.
prohibited. In such situations, the first couple of days need cold.
I apply ice packs on the damaged area and on
back of the head.
6. Can be self-neck. For его проведения применяют
honey or oils. Massage manipulations need to be done very
neatly so as not to aggravate the situation. Strictly prohibited
affect the area of the spine.
As a treatment and prevention of pain in the neck on the left side
the main role is played by physical activity. Regular gymnastics
will help stretch the vertebrae in the neck, strengthen the muscle tissue, improve
the tone and blood flow that in combination help prevent
relapses.
