Summary
Neck pain is often caused by tension in the neck muscles and can therefore trigger other symptoms. These can be dizziness or headaches, for example. Neck pain is often caused by acute dislocations that block a joint, strains in the muscles or even sore muscles.
Migraine attacks are also often accompanied by neck pain. The close anatomical proximity of the posterior pseudopelvic nerves and the neck muscles can trigger the headache. The occipital nerve and the large trigeminal facial nerve (trigeminal nerve) are also connected and can be responsible for the connection between headache and neck pain in migraine.
Home remedies such as heat treatments, medication, massages or even ointments should be accompanied by mobilizing exercises and stretching exercises. If performed over a long period of time, such exercises can also have a prophylactic effect. Tape bandages can relieve the symptoms and can be used as a supplement.
The release of a possible blockage can also cause a quick elimination of the cause and freedom from pain, but should – especially in the cervical spine – only be carried out by a trained specialist after prior examination. A distinction is made between chronic and acute neck pain. Neck pain can also occur after injuries in the cervical spine.
In addition to local neck pain, accompanying symptoms such as headaches or dizziness can occur. In addition, sensations of discomfort in the upper extremity are possible. In most cases, drugs such as ointments already help to relax the muscles in acute tensions.
Sometimes, however, it may also be necessary to release a blockage. In the case of pain caused by chronic bad posture or overstrain, long-term therapy is necessary.