The left side of my neck feels uncomfortable and swollen

The neck is very inconspicuous in our body. Many people often ignore the care of the neck when taking care of their body. The neck is a very important part for us. When your neck feels uncomfortable, it means your body has become weak, your immunity has decreased, or your neck has cervical spondylosis. At this time, it is best to take effective care of your neck. Prevent symptoms from becoming more severe.

1. Medication

Analgesics, sedatives, and vitamins (such as B1, B12) can be used selectively, which have a certain effect on relieving symptoms. Supportive care with glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate can be tried. Glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate are clinically used to treat osteoarthritis in various parts of the body. These chondroprotective agents have a certain degree of anti-inflammatory and anti-cartilage decomposition effects. Basic research shows that glucosamine can inhibit the production of inflammatory factors by spinal nucleus pulposus cells and promote the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans, a component of the intervertebral disc cartilage matrix.

2. Exercise therapy

When the symptoms of various types of cervical spondylosis are basically relieved or become chronic, medical gymnastics can be started to promote further elimination of symptoms and consolidate the therapeutic effect. During the acute onset of symptoms, local rest is recommended and increased exercise stimulation should not be increased. Exercise is contraindicated when there are more obvious or progressive symptoms of spinal cord compression, especially cervical spine bending exercises. In patients with vertebral artery type cervical spondylosis, the neck rotation movement should be gentle and slow, and the amplitude should be appropriately controlled.

3. Traction therapy

In the past, "traction" was one of the preferred methods for treating cervical spondylosis. However, in recent years, it has been found that many patients with cervical spondylosis have not had their cervical spondylosis alleviated but aggravated after using "traction", especially those who have used "traction" for a long time.

Traction not only fails to promote the recovery of the physiological curvature of the cervical spine, but on the contrary, traction straightens the cervical spine and weakens the physiological curvature of the cervical spine. Therefore, traction therapy should be used with caution for cervical spondylosis.

4. Manual massage therapy

It is a more effective treatment for cervical spondylosis. Its therapeutic effect is to relieve tension and spasm of the cervical and shoulder muscles, restore cervical spine activity, and loosen nerve root and soft tissue adhesions to relieve symptoms. Gravity massage and reduction are generally prohibited for spinal cervical spondylosis, otherwise it will easily aggravate the symptoms and may even lead to paraplegia. Even if the early symptoms are not obvious, surgical treatment is generally recommended.

5. Physical therapy

In the treatment of cervical spondylosis, physical therapy can play a variety of roles. It is generally believed that iontophoresis, ultrasound, ultraviolet light or intermittent current can be used in the acute phase; ultrasound, iodine ion penetration, induction electricity or other heat therapy can be used after the pain is relieved.

6. Warm compress

This treatment can improve blood circulation, relieve muscle spasms, and eliminate swelling to reduce symptoms, and help stabilize the affected vertebra after manual treatment. This method can be used for local external application with hot towels and hot water bottles. Warm compress treatment is not suitable for patients in the acute stage when the pain symptoms are severe.