HEAD & NECK PAIN

WHAT IS HEAD & neck pain

Head and neck pain is an extremely common condition and there are many recognisable symptoms associated with it. Neck pain is often associated with headaches and can also refer to pain in the shoulder and arm.

Our physiotherapists at Platinum Physiotherapy provide comprehensive assessment and treatment for head and neck conditions including:

  • Headaches
  • Acute wry neck pain
  • Cervical postural syndrome
  • Nerve root pain
  • Stiff Neck
  • Whiplash

SYMPTOMS

Symptoms of  head & neck pain may include:

  • Stiff neck. People with neck pain often describe feeling as though their neck is “stiff” or “stuck.” Neck pain can sometimes cause a decreased range of motion.
  • Sharp pain. Neck pain may feel like sharp or “stabbing” pain that is localized to one area
  • Pain when moving. Neck pain is often exacerbated by moving, twisting, or extending your cervical spine, either from side to side or up and down.
  • Radiating pain or numbness. Your neck pain may radiate to your head, trunk, shoulder, and arms. If your neck pain involves the compression of a nerve, you may feel numbness, tingling, or weakness in either of your arms or hands. Neck pain that is from a pinched nerve may feel like a burning or sharp pain that starts at the neck and travels down the arm. Talk with a doctor if you experience this symptom.
  • Headache. Pain that starts in your neck may also produce a headache called a cervicogenic headache. Neck pain with a headache may also be a symptom of a migraine headache
  • Pain when palpated. Neck pain may increase if your cervical spine is palpated (physically examined).

CAUSES OF HEAD & NECK PAIN

Neck pain or stiffness can happen for a variety of reasons.

Muscle tension and strain This is usually from activities and behaviors such as:

  • poor posture
  • working at a desk for too long without changing position
  • sleeping with your neck in a bad position
  • jerking your neck during exercise

PROCEDURE

What does head and neck surgery include?

Head and Neck Surgery. Head and neck surgery can treat a variety of problems of the head and neck. Conditions include thyroid problems, sinus disorders and head and neck cancers. Many patients with cancers in the head or neck receive surgery to remove tumors and cancerous tissue.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are common head and neck conditions?

Common infections such as a cold, pharyngitis, sinusitis, mononucleosis, strep throat, ear infection, or infected tooth often cause swollen lymph nodes. However, swollen lymph nodes can also signify more serious conditions.

What are the complications of head and neck?

In head and neck surgery, complications can arise due to airway compromise, vascular injury, infections and rarely physiologic causes. Carefully performed surgery is the cornerstone of success.

What are the side effects of head and neck surgery?

Common side effects from head and neck surgery include temporary or permanent loss of normal voice, impaired speech, and hearing loss. People often have difficulty chewing or swallowing after cancer surgery, which may require a tube inserted in the stomach for feeding purposes.

What is the purpose of head and neck assessment?

The head and neck. Peritonsillar Abscess examination is the portion of the physical examination done to observe for signs of head and neck. Peritonsillar Abscess disease or illness.

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