What is the relationship between stiff neck and cervical spondylosis

Many people do not have a special understanding of stiff neck and cervical spondylosis, and think that they are manifestations of the same disease. In fact, stiff neck and cervical spondylosis have similarities, connections, and differences. Stiff neck is mainly a disease of soft tissue damage caused by improper sleeping posture, while cervical spondylosis is a general term for diseases in various parts of the cervical spine. Hugging a pillow is a manifestation of the disease, and there are many causes for it, among which cervical spondylosis can easily lead to stiff neck.

The difference between stiff neck and cervical spondylosis

Stiff neck is a disease caused by improper sleeping posture, which results in limited shoulder and neck movement and soft tissue damage in the shoulders and neck the next day. Cervical spondylosis is a general term for various diseases of the cervical spine. Although the two have similar symptoms, there are also obvious differences.

Stiff neck can be recovered in a short period of time, perhaps 1 or 2 days at the shortest, or 5 to 7 days at the longest, and can return to normal. However, cervical spondylosis is a chronic disease and will not recover quickly. This is the biggest difference between the two.

Generally speaking, there are certain differences between the two types of neck discomfort caused by sleeping stiff neck and cervical spondylosis, but both of them show symptoms of limited neck movement. Sometimes the symptoms of stiff neck are more obvious, but generally they will disappear on their own after half a day.

The uncomfortable symptoms of cervical spondylosis will not disappear on their own. They are usually persistent restrictions in neck movement, and some people also experience headaches and nausea. However, there is no such uncomfortable symptom when suffering from stiff neck. This is one of the differences between the two.

Another difference is that the two are prone to different populations. Anyone can suffer from stiff neck, but people who work at a desk or with their heads down are more likely to suffer from cervical spondylosis. Children generally do not suffer from cervical spondylosis.

What is the reason for frequent stiff neck

1. Sleeping posture

Pillows play a vital role in this process. Each of us has a different pillow. It is determined by our habits and the width of our shoulders. Some people have high pillows and sleep comfortably, while others prefer low pillows. If the head and neck are not in the correct position during sleep or are excessively tilted to one side, it will cause a stiff neck. No matter what we choose, as long as it suits us, it's fine. If our stiff neck does not get better after a few days, we can go to the hospital for treatment to avoid delaying your condition.

2. Cold weather

When we slept at night, the doors and windows were not closed tightly, so we were invaded by the cold wind. Patients who often suffer from stiff neck can use hot compress method, and use the cupping device at home to cup the neck a few times. Be careful not to catch a cold, and wear thick clothes with collars. Symptoms usually go away in about 2 days.

3. Cervical spondylosis

Patients with cervical spondylosis are prone to frequent stiff necks because the cervical vertebra compresses the nerves, resulting in poor blood circulation and causing frequent stiff necks. If it is not caused by the first two reasons. You can go and check your cervical spine to find out the cause of your illness and relieve your pain.