What's the matter with the pain in the back of the head? It turns out that this is how I need to take care of it

Pain in the back of the head is generally caused by cervical spondylosis, but you should also be careful to exclude the possibility of cervical spondylosis. People with cervical bone hyperplasia may suffer from pain in the back of the head and neck due to hyperplastic cervical spondylitis or bone spurs compressing and irritating the cervical nerve roots.

1. Causes

It is usually caused by cervical spondylosis. You should also pay attention to exclude the possibility of cervical spondylosis. People with cervical bone hyperplasia may suffer from pain in the back of the head and neck due to hyperplastic cervical spondylitis or bone spurs compressing and irritating the cervical nerve roots.

2. Examination and diagnosis

The main symptoms of cervical spondylosis are soreness in the head, neck, shoulders, back, arms, stiff neck and limited movement. Neck and shoulder pain can radiate to the headrest and upper limbs, and some are accompanied by dizziness and room spinning. In severe cases, they are accompanied by nausea and vomiting, and are bedridden. A few may have vertigo and cataplexy.

Most of the pain in the back of the head is caused by cervical spondylosis. It is recommended to do a cervical spine CT scan for specific examination and also check TCD.

3. Treatment and care for pain in the back of the head :

Western medicine treatment: painkillers and surgical nerve cutting.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment:

1. Acupuncture, massage and physical therapy.

2. Relax and ensure good sleep. Strengthen physical exercise, jogging, Tai Chi, etc.

3. Under the guidance of local doctors, take Zhusha Anshen Pills, Zhennaoning Capsules, and Zhengtian Pills orally.

4. If necessary, please go to the hospital's neurology department for examination, nerve block treatment, or acupoint blocking.

Traditional Chinese medicine is the main method of treating cervical spondylosis and is also a relatively effective treatment measure for cervical spondylosis. Its therapeutic effect is to relieve tension and spasm of the neck and shoulder muscles, restore cervical spine movement, and loosen nerve roots and soft tissue adhesions to relieve symptoms.

Cervical traction therapy: This is a relatively effective and widely used treatment method for cervical spondylosis. This therapy is suitable for all types of cervical spondylosis and is more effective for early cases.

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

Drug treatment: Drugs can play an auxiliary symptomatic treatment role in the treatment of this disease. Analgesics, sedatives, vitamins (such as B1, B12), vasodilators and Chinese herbal medicines can be used, which have a certain effect on relieving symptoms.

Warm compresses: This treatment can improve blood circulation, relieve muscle spasms, and eliminate swelling to alleviate symptoms, and help stabilize the affected vertebra after manual treatment. This method can be applied locally with a hot towel or a hot water bottle, but it is best to use a Chinese medicine fumigation and washing formula for hot compress. Warm compress treatment is not suitable for patients in the acute phase when the pain symptoms are severe.