Exploring Underlying Pathologies:
Muscle Strain:
Overuse, poor posture, or sudden movements can lead to muscle strain in the neck, causing pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion.
Degenerative Disc Disease:
Age-related changes in the spinal discs, such as loss of hydration and elasticity, can result in degenerative disc disease, leading to neck pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
Herniated Discs:
A herniated disc occurs when the outer layer of the disc weakens or tears, allowing the inner gel-like material to protrude through and compress nearby nerves, causing pain, numbness, and weakness in the neck, shoulders, arms, or hands.
Cervical Spondylosis:
Also known as osteoarthritis of the neck, cervical spondylosis is a degenerative condition characterized by the breakdown of the spinal discs and facet joints in the neck, resulting in pain, stiffness, and limited mobility.
Facet Joint Dysfunction:
Dysfunction or inflammation of the facet joints, which connect the vertebrae in the spine, can cause neck pain, stiffness, and difficulty turning or tilting the head.