Nowadays, as the use of smartphones, tablets and computers has become very common, the problem of neck straightening is quite common. When you look at the side view of an x-ray, the cervical spine (neck) appears as a slight letter "C" if there is no problem. In people with Neck Straightening, the slight "C" shaped curve disappears and the cervical spine becomes straight.
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Various symptoms occur depending on the localization and severity of the pressure. As a result of the pressure on the nerves,
Pain or burning around the neck
Backache,
Headache,
Chronic fatigue,
Restriction in neck movements,
Neck standing further forward than normal
Weakness in the arms
Difficulty in carrying the head
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Symptoms such as feeling like the head and neck are carrying weight may be observed. In addition, pain and loss of function occur in the relevant shoulder-arm muscles innervated by the compressed nerve. People with neck straightening also experience symptoms such as difficulty in carrying the head and a feeling of heaviness in the head. Neck problems can cause back, waist and even hip problems with chain reactions.
Neck straightening, which is called cervical lordosis flattening in medicine. Flattening is frequently seen in MRI or X-ray examinations. When neck straightening is not treated, problems such as hunchback, scoliosis, hernia, arthrosis (calcification), canal narrowing and muscle pain may occur. If there is pressure on the veins during neck straightening, psychological, cognitive and emotional problems may occur as well as physical disorders. These problems;
Forgetfulness
Intolerance
Loss of self-confidence
Inability to concentrate
Mental fatigue
Unhappiness and anxiety disorder. One or more of these symptoms may be seen in a person.
What are the Causes of Neck Straightening?
Neck Straightening The most common reason for this is the use of technological devices and constantly working long hours at a desk with little activity. Some other problems that may cause neck straightening are:
Osteoarthrosis (calcification)
Osteoporosis (bone loss)
Degenerative Disc disease
Rheumatic Diseases
Accidents, blows, sports injuries
Tumors, infections in the relevant area
Previous neck, back and chest surgeries
>Spine displacement, canal narrowing
Neck straightening is not an innocent problem that can be neglected. Treatment should not be delayed after the diagnosis is made by the physician. Clinical exercises accompanied by physiotherapists, kinesiology taping and adjustments to daily life can be applied in the treatment of neck straightening. Even if neck straightening does not cause pain or movement problems in the early period, it needs to be treated.
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