What does cervical vertebrae pain feel like?

What does cervical vertebrae pain feel like?

What does cervical vertebrae pain feel like?

Cervical spine (neck) — Symptoms may include dull or sharp pain in the neck or between the shoulder blades that radiates down the arm to the hand or fingers, or numbness or tingling in the shoulder or arm. The pain may increase with certain positions or movements of the neck.

How do you deal with cervical spine pain?

If you have minor neck pain or stiffness, take these simple steps to relieve it:

  1. Apply ice for the first few days.
  2. Take OTC pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
  3. Take a few days off from sports, activities that aggravate your symptoms, and heavy lifting.
  4. Exercise your neck every day.
  5. Use good posture.

What are the symptoms of cervical pain?

If you do experience symptoms, symptoms typically include:

  • Neck pain or stiffness. This may be the main symptom. Pain may get worse when you move your neck.
  • A nagging soreness in the neck.
  • Muscle spasms.
  • A clicking, popping or grinding sound when you move your neck.
  • Dizziness.
  • Headaches.

What causes pain in the cervix?

Cervicitis is an inflammation and irritation of the cervix. Symptoms of cervicitis can be similar to vaginitis, with vaginal discharge, itching or pain with intercourse. Cervicitis can be caused by a sexually transmitted infection. Most common are chlamydia and gonorrhea.

How do I know if something is wrong with my cervix?

Common symptoms related to conditions of the cervix include vaginal discharge, spotting, bleeding, pain, pressure, or discomfort. Such symptoms can be caused by inflammation, infection, injury, allergy, precancerous cellular changes, or cervical cancer.

How can I stop my cervical pain?

Prevention

  1. Use good posture.
  2. Take frequent breaks.
  3. Adjust your desk, chair and computer so that the monitor is at eye level.
  4. Avoid tucking the phone between your ear and shoulder when you talk.
  5. If you smoke, quit.
  6. Avoid carrying heavy bags with straps over your shoulder.
  7. Sleep in a good position.

What will an MRI of cervical spine show?

A cervical spine MRI scan is used to help diagnose: tumors in your bones or soft tissues. bulging discs, or herniated discs. aneurysms, which are bulges in arteries, or other vascular disorders.