Check it out! Warning signs of “cervical spine disease”, a danger nearby
Many people, when they have neck or back pain, often seek a way out by massage, which may help relieve the symptoms to varying degrees. In this regard, Dr. Chumphon Kokanan, a spine specialist at S Spine Hospital, the first spine-specialized hospital in Thailand. Revealed that neck pain can be found in people of various professions. Especially those who sit in offices. Most of whom are in front of a computer screen for hours.
Sitting in the same position for a long time is the cause of neck pain that makes patients have to see a doctor very often. The pain may come and go or be chronic. If the pain comes from the muscles. It will not cause much of a problem. However, if the pain is severe because the discs in the cervical spine are degenerating and moving to press on the nerves or spinal cord. This เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา type of pain is considered dangerous.
Dr. Chumphon revealed that the human spine consists of 5 main parts: cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, sacrum and coccyx. However, the most common areas with problems are the neck, thorax and waist. Which have a significant impact on the daily life of the patient. Especially the cervical spine, which is an important junction of the spinal cord and nerves that connect to the arms and legs.
The cervical spine is a delicate and important structure because it supports the spinal cord. Which is the body’s control center. The spinal cord in this area sends nerve signals to the arms, legs, and organs such as the lungs and heart. Compression in this area can cause serious symptoms such as numbness, weakness, or loss of mobility. On the other hand. If the problem is in the lumbar spine, the effects will mostly occur in the legs. Such as pain radiating down the legs, numbness, or muscle weakness. Therefore, it is very important to assess the symptoms correctly. Because the nature of the problem will vary depending on the location of the spine.
However, Dr. Chumphon revealed the danger signs that should not be ignored, such as…
1. Have neck pain along with numbness: especially numbness from the upper part of the body, such as the arm, or radiating down to the fingertips.
2. Back pain radiating down the leg: If there is pain radiating from the back down to the leg or muscle weakness, abnormal bowel movements
3. Chronic pain: If the pain lasts for more than 2-3 months and initial treatment, such as medication or physical therapy, is ineffective.
Many people seek a way out by going to a massage shop when the pain comes from the muscles, such as general aches and pains or muscle tension from overuse. A proper massage will help increase blood circulation and relieve muscle tension, making you feel relaxed and reducing pain. However, massage cannot treat symptoms caused by abnormalities in the spinal structure or nerves, such as in cases of herniated discs, slipped vertebrae, or spinal cord inflammation. Massage in these cases may not help the symptoms improve.
And if the massage is performed by an inexperienced person, it can lead to serious consequences. For example, in cases of herniated discs or spinal canal stenosis. A vigorous massage may cause additional pressure on the nerves or spinal cord, resulting in more severe pain or numbness. Or twisting or bending the bones hard, especially in the elderly with osteoporosis, may cause the bones to crack or cause serious injury. And if there is already inflammation. Such as spinal cord inflammation, massage in that area may make the symptoms worse.
Dr. Chumpol revealed that the main principle of treating spinal diseases, whether in the neck or back, is that the root cause is very important in curing patients completely and sustainably. Treatment that focuses on the cause of the disease rather than treating the symptoms, with specialized innovations, helps to relieve various pains without having to rely on continuous painkillers. For targeted and effective treatment, accurate diagnosis with MRI and X-ray technology using specific techniques can be adjusted to a standing position, which is therefore important in treating spinal diseases.
In cases of abnormal spinal symptoms, such as neck pain. Back pain radiating down the leg, or pain without a known cause, an MRI scan will help the doctor make an accurate diagnosis. However, the results must be read together with an X-ray because it will allow the spinal structure to be clearly seen.
In addition, S Spine Hospital also has a Standing MRI machine, a new innovation that allows you to stand or sit for the examination in order to apply vertical pressure, similar to standing. Which causes back pain. The doctor can see the examination image that is closer to the patient’s actual condition. In addition, people who are claustrophobic can also have the examination. The shape of the machine is open on both sides and can be adjusted to allow standing. Which is different from a tunnel-type MRI machine.
For treatment at S Spine Hospital. We emphasize speed because we believe that every minute of pain is suffering. We want to be a part in returning good quality of life to patients as quickly as possible. Finding the cause of the disease is important. When we find the cause, the treatment will be accurate and fast.