What is Cervical Pain, Causes & Treatment by Yoga

What is Cervical Pain ?

Neck pain (or cervicalgia) is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population having neck pain at some point in their lives.

Neck pain, although felt in the neck, can be caused by numerous other spinal problems. Neck pain may arise due to muscular tightness in both the neck and upper back, or pinching of the nerves emanating from the cervical vertebrae. Joint disruption in the neck creates pain, as does joint disruption in the upper back.

The head is supported by the lower neck and upper back, and it is these areas that commonly cause neck pain. The top three joints in the neck allow for most movement of the neck and head. The lower joints in the neck and those of the upper back create a supportive structure for the head to sit on. If this support system is affected adversely, then the muscles in the area will tighten, leading to neck pain.

Major Causes:

Stress – physical and emotional stresses.

Prolonged postures – many people fall asleep on sofas and chairs and wake up with sore necks.

Minor injuries and falls – car accidents, sporting events and day to day injuries that are really minor.

Over-use – muscular strain is one of the most common causes.

More causes include poor sleeping posture, torticollis, head injury, rheumatoid arthritis, Carotidynia, congenital cervical rib, mononucleosis, rubella, certain cancers, ankylosing spondylitis, cervical spine fracture, esophageal trauma, subarachnoid hemorrhage, lymphadenitis, thyroid trauma, and tracheal trauma.

Cervical Pain Treatment by Yoga

Surya Namaskar: The person who has having the problems of neck pain, shoulder pain and cervical, should do Surya Namaskar very carefully. If they perform it systematically, gains strong and flexible spine and make the sufferer free from neck pain, shoulder pain and cervical spondylosis.

Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose): Various ailments and general unhealthiness of the body occur through stiffness of the spine. Spine is the major channel, which carries all nerve impulses from the brain to the body. Bhujangasana removes the stiffness of the neck and shoulder, and acts as a good remedy for cervical problems too.

Makarasana (Crocodile Pose): Makarasana is good for the spine to resume its normal shape and releases compression of the spinal nerves. It is effective in treating of cervical spondylosis, and pain of neck and shoulders.

Ardha Naukasana (Half Boat Pose): Ardha naukasana is effective for the patients of cervical & back problems. Besides, it can help one in managing ones chronic indigestion, constipation. Even patients of diabetes can find it quite beneficial

Ardha Salbhaasana: (Half Locust Pose): The gentle back extension is highly beneficial in cervical pain, lumbargo and sciatica. Performing regularly can give you a great relief from cervical spondylosis and neck pain. Therapeutically, it has been found useful for alleviating cervical spondylitis, back ache and sciatica.

Shanshank-Bhujangasana (Striking Cobra Pose): Shanshank-Bhujangasana improves flexibility and strength of the spine which can counter all the adverse effects of sedentary life.  The combination of Shanshank-Bhujangasana is beneficial in treating of backache and cervical pain.

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