PROFESSIONS THAT CAUSE NECK PAIN
Many professions face the risk of neck pain. Therefore, when those who have these professions read these lines, they will see what kind of problems they will encounter and what solutions there are. Drivers, painters, ceramicists, plasterers, secretaries, curtain makers, tailors, boxers, wrestlers, pianists, surgeons, dentists and those who constantly sit in front of the screen are among the risk groups that will frequently encounter neck pain. If these professionals, who are constantly standing or sitting, do not take the necessary precautions, they are likely to encounter such pains that reduce their work efficiency in a short time. The best information about these precautions to be taken is given in the "NECK SCHOOL" programs.
PATIENT SCHOOLS
Patient schools, where patients with diseases such as neck pain, low back pain, fibromyalgia and osteoporosis are trained, are an important treatment approach of recent years. Here, collective actions have more benefits than individual applications. This teaching system, in which patients learn about their diseases and methods of combating them interactively, is called PATIENT SCHOOL studies.
*Those with neck pain that causes problems in their daily life
*Those who are in risky occupational groups that will cause pain in the future, even if they do not have neck pain
br /> *Those who have had a fall or accident in the past that may have caused neck pain
Neck school is a 5-lesson practice. If done once a week, it lasts up to 4 weeks. In patient schools, people themselves actively participate in the educational process. Personal solutions they find for other people's questions and pain will reinforce what is learned in the lessons.
LESS 1: Let's get to know our spine, causes of neck pain, symptoms of the disease, diagnosis and treatment methods
3. LESSON: How should we use our neck in daily life? Ways to get rid of neck pain
4. LESSON: Exercise methods for neck pain and its prevention and teaching the principle of "my mind is in my neck"
What has been explained is summarized again and a symbolic exam is held in front of all participants. A "Certificate of Participation" is given along with speeches that will encourage the participants.
SURGICAL TREATMENT FOR NECK PAIN
Even if methods such as imaging, laboratory and EMG show that there is a hernia, conservative solutions should be sought first. Medication, physical therapy, corset, daily life recommendations, exercises and neck schools are the treatment methods to be followed. Neurological findings should be monitored carefully. Because these are very important in deciding on surgery. Undoubtedly, being late for the operation may cause just as many problems as arriving early for the operation. If the hernia is compressing the nerve roots, there may be pain radiating to the arms, numbness, loss of strength, or even muscle wasting. Reflex losses are a condition that brings the patient closer to surgery. Particularly, loss of strength and muscle wasting should be monitored, and when a tendency to progress is noticed within 3 weeks, a decision for surgery should be made. If the hernia is large and extends downward on MRI, this decision should be made earlier. The surgery is performed by entering from the front and side of the neck. Since the area worked on in the operation is an extremely vital area, it should be performed in places where modern equipment is available, especially a special microscope. Post-operative rehabilitation programs should be started.
Laboratory and Radiological Examinations: Further examinations are requested for patients deemed necessary. These; It may be a direct radiography of the cervical spine or a tomography and MRI examination. Various analyzes may be required to reach a differential diagnosis. In this context, Biochemistry and Rheumatism analyzes should be performed.
Electrophysiological examinations
This method, which reveals the damage caused by cervical disc herniations in muscles and nerves, is called EMG. It is popularly known as the electrode of muscles and nerves.
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