Neck Pain, or Cervical Pain is one of the most commonly found ailments these days. Almost every individual suffers from some kind of neck pain at some point during his or her life. The major causes of neck pain can be a wrong posture, over use of the neck or shoulders. Neck pain may also arise because of an injury or a physical shock or jerk. Neck pain is generally cured automatically after bothering for a few days, im most cases. You can exercise or take a muscle relaxant. However, in case the pain is unbearable and without an apparent or obvious cause, it can also be symptom of some other internal disorder. An expert neurologist must be consulted immediately in that case. Symptoms of Cervical Pain: 1. Stiffening of Neck There appears a stiffening feeling in a particular portion of the neck due to a cervical condition. The stiffened area may just be a single spot, or a face of the neck. Neurologist should be consulted in case you feel a lump in the area. 2. Numbness or Weakness Cervical Pain is also identified by a growing numbness or weakness in the neck or other body parts. The ‘other’ body parts which may grow numb include shoulders, back, hips, arms and hands. 3. Headaches Cervical pain may also be accompanied by mild to severe headaches. If you can’t find any other reason for the headache, and neck pain is also present, it can be an indication that you are […]

Back Pain is one of the most common types of pain experienced by the working class these days. Every person experiences some sort of back pain at some point in his or her life. Pain in the lower back is even more common, and generally severe in intensity. Causes Lower back pain can be the result of a wide range of causes. You can easily pick up pain in the lower back while performing your day to day chores if you are not careful enough. Causes may include lifting weights, twisting the trunk, bending, or other extensive physical activities which involve the spinal column. Prolonged sitting in an incorrect posture can also lead to severe pain in the lower back. Symptoms Lower back pain is generally characterized by one or more of the following list of symptoms, common, of course, is that there is pain in the lower back area. Lower back is actually the area just at the back of the belly, extending from the rib cage to the pelvis 1. The pain that stays: This is a dull and stable pain in the lower back which is not impulsive, and neither it grows or spreads. 2. The pain that travels: This kind of pain gradually catches up and spreads to the buttocks, thighs, and legs in the form of impulsive, stinging sensation. 3. The pain that worsens: Lower back pain often grows intense and worsens on prolonged sitting and working. 4. The pain that is responsive: Sometimes the […]

When someone talks ‘neuro’, it is generally perceived to be something related to the brain. However, it is much more than that. Neuro refers to the whole construct including the brain, the spine, the spinal column and the peripheral nerves in various parts of the body. Neurological disorders are often not openly talked about. But it does not apply that such disorders are scarcely found or are not common. According to a study by the University of California, there are more than 600 different types of neurological disorders. Yes! And you just never thought about it? It is important to make yourself aware of the various signs and symptoms of neurological disorders, for your and your family’s best. ● Trouble in Vision: Spots or Flashing Lights Deteriorating vision is not always just a sign of aging. It can be an indicator of a greater neurological disorder as well. If you are visualising spots or flashing lights in front of your eyes, you should immediately consult a neurologist, to check if it is not associated with a neurological hazard. ● Trouble in Thinking: Deteriorating Memory, Poor Cognitive Abilities Have you not been able to focus on work off late? Have you been unable to keep track of things around? Do you forget things these days? If you can identify with any of these, chances are that you are suffering from a neurological disorder. Though these symptoms can be a result of everyday stress as well, it always good to consult a […]