Neck pain comes from stress, poor posture (i.e. working on a computer at a desk), being overweight, migraines and arthritis. Even physical stress associated with depression and anxiety can cause your neck pain.
Why I am at risk for neck pain?
Women suffer from bone changes particularly when they age. Furthermore, women may be taking medications that cause bone loss, for example medications that treat breast and other types of cancer.
If you suffer from wear and tear on the upper spine, you can develop arthritis in the neck. As a result, pinched nerves in your neck leave the spine and go into the arm muscles to cause abnormal symptoms. Further, arthritis of the upper part of your spine, called your cervical spine, can cause
- Aching or burning pain in the neck,
- Arm tingling and numbness,
- Discomfort in your shoulder or chest area .
What can help with my neck pain?
When you have these symptoms, they can be mistaken for heart attack or stroke. When you go to your doctor, you may be sent for diagnostic tests to evaluate your neck pain. Your doctor may prescribe medications and non-medication treatments that can help with neck pain. You may also be referred to other health care professionals for treatments such as physical therapy, injections and or acupuncture. These techniques can help to manage pain and muscle tightness.