What is causing the soreness in the neck

Young people nowadays often need to sit in front of computers for long periods of time due to work, which will cause cervical spondylosis over time. The clinical manifestation of cervical spondylosis is soreness and pain in the neck, and the painful area is generally the area where the back of the neck is connected to the back. Some middle-aged and elderly people also feel soreness and pain in the neck. So what is the reason for the frequent soreness and pain in the back of the neck?

Cervical spondylosis, also known as cervical spondylosis syndrome, can occur in middle-aged and elderly people as well as young people. It is a group of comprehensive symptoms caused by gradual degeneration of the cervical intervertebral discs, cervical bone hyperplasia, or changes in the normal physiological curve of the cervical spine, which stimulate or compress the cervical nerve roots, cervical spinal cord, vertebral arteries, and cervical sympathetic nerves.

What are the symptoms of cervical spondylosis ?

1. Neck type:

The main complaints are abnormal sensations such as pain in the head, neck, and shoulders, accompanied by corresponding tender points. Characterized by neck stiffness, discomfort, pain, and limited mobility, this is also the most common type.

2. Nerve root type:

The patient's palms or arms experience numbness, pain, and weakened grip, and sometimes even feel powerless to hold a cup. In severe cases, the patient suffers from pain all night and has difficulty falling asleep.

3. Vertebral artery type:

The patient's symptoms are migraine, dizziness, or chest tightness,

Chest pain. Each attack of vertigo was associated with a turning of the neck.

4. Sympathetic nervous system:

The clinical manifestations include a series of sympathetic nervous system symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus, numbness of hands, tachycardia, and precordial pain.

People who have been engaged in accounting, writing, typing, office work and other professions for a long time, due to long-term work with their heads down, have their cervical spine in a flexed position or certain specific positions for a long time, which not only increases the pressure in the cervical intervertebral disc, but also makes the neck muscles in an uncoordinated stress state for a long time. The muscles and ligaments in the back of the neck are susceptible to traction and strain, the front edges of the vertebrae wear and proliferate against each other, and excessive torsion and lateral flexion further lead to injuries, making cervical spondylosis prone to occur.

First of all, office workers should maintain a natural upright sitting position, with their buttocks and back fully in contact with the chair surface, their shoulders stretched back, the line connecting their shoulders parallel to the edge of the table, their spine straight, and their feet on the ground. Adjust the height of the desk and chair to the optimal proportion to your height, so that you can look levelly at the computer screen and relax your shoulders. Avoid excessive flexion or backward tilt of the head and neck to reduce neck fatigue caused by sitting for long periods of time.