Why does the back of the head hurt?

Everyone must have experienced pain in the back of the head. If the pain in the back of the head is really uncomfortable, you should be able to understand the cause of the pain in the back of the head in time. There are many reasons for the pain in the back of the head. The most common one is cervical spondylosis. There are really many people with cervical spondylosis now, especially some white-collar workers. Let's take a look at what causes pain in the back of the head.

Have you ever had symptoms of pain in the back of the head? Do you know what causes pain in the back of the head? The general cause of pain in the back of the head is cervical spondylosis. Nowadays, many people have cervical spondylosis, especially those who sit frequently, such as people in offices.

Causes of back of head pain:

It is usually caused by cervical spondylosis. You should also pay attention to exclude the possibility of cervical spondylosis. People with cervical bone hyperplasia may suffer from pain in the back of the head and neck due to hyperplastic cervical spondylitis or bone spurs compressing and irritating the cervical nerve roots.

Back of head pain diagnosis:

The main symptoms of cervical spondylosis are soreness in the head, neck, shoulders, back, arms, stiff neck and limited movement. Neck and shoulder pain can radiate to the headrest and upper limbs, and some are accompanied by dizziness and room spinning. In severe cases, there is nausea and vomiting, and the patient is bedridden. A few may have vertigo and cataplexy.

Most of the pain in the back of the head is caused by cervical spondylosis. It is recommended to do a cervical spine CT scan for specific examination and also check TCD.

Western medicine treatment: painkillers and surgical nerve cutting.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment:

1. Acupuncture, massage and physical therapy.

2. Relax and ensure good sleep. Strengthen physical exercise, jogging, Tai Chi, etc.

3. Under the guidance of local doctors, take Zhusha Anshen Pills, Zhennaoning Capsules, and Zhengtian Pills orally.

4. If necessary, please go to the hospital's neurology department for examination, nerve block treatment, or acupoint blocking.

Traditional Chinese medicine is the main method of treating cervical spondylosis and is also a relatively effective treatment measure for cervical spondylosis. Its therapeutic effect is to relieve tension and spasm of the neck and shoulder muscles, restore cervical spine movement, and loosen nerve roots and soft tissue adhesions to relieve symptoms.

Cervical traction therapy: This is a relatively effective and widely used treatment method for cervical spondylosis. This therapy is suitable for all types of cervical spondylosis and is more effective for early cases.

Physical therapy: Physical therapy can play a variety of roles in the treatment of cervical spondylosis. It is generally believed that in the acute phase, ion penetration, ultrasound, ultraviolet light or intermittent current can be used; after the pain is relieved, ultrasound, iodine ion penetration, induction electricity or other heat therapy can be used.

Drug treatment: Drugs can play an auxiliary symptomatic treatment role in the treatment of this disease. Analgesics, sedatives, vitamins (such as B1, B12), vasodilators and Chinese herbal medicines can be used, which have a certain effect on relieving symptoms.

Warm compresses: This treatment can improve blood circulation, relieve muscle spasms, and eliminate swelling to alleviate symptoms, and help stabilize the affected vertebra after manual treatment. This method can be applied locally with a hot towel or a hot water bottle, but it is best to use a Chinese medicine fumigation and washing formula for hot compress. Warm compress treatment is not suitable for patients in the acute phase when the pain symptoms are severe.

Daily health care for cervical spondylosis:

1. Increase breaks between work appropriately. People who engage in desk work for a long time should increase breaks and activity time to enhance blood circulation throughout the body, eliminate local muscle fatigue, and prevent and relieve cervical strain.

2. Use daily cervical spondylosis auxiliary tools to strengthen cervical muscles

Strengthening neck muscle exercises can prevent and delay the occurrence and development of cervical spondylosis. According to a survey, the incidence of cervical spondylosis is reduced by 80% among people with well-developed and strong neck muscles. Therefore, strengthening the neck muscles is of great significance for maintaining cervical bone and spinal canal stability.

3. Choose the right pillow

A suitable pillow is important for the prevention and treatment of cervical spondylosis. Generally, the pillow height for those who sleep on their backs is one fist high, and for those who sleep on their sides, it is one and a half fists high, about 10 cm. The elasticity should not be too large. A pillow with too much elasticity can easily cause fatigue and damage to the neck muscles. People who are accustomed to sleeping on their backs should put a small pillow under their neck to maintain the physiological curvature of the cervical spine. People who are accustomed to sleeping on their side should fill the space between their face and shoulders with a pillow to reduce the burden on their neck.

If you usually have pain in the back of your head, you should pay attention to it and understand what causes pain in the back of your head. Read more relevant information or go to the hospital for a check-up in time to see what causes it. If it is caused by cervical spondylosis, you should treat the cervical spondylosis in time. In normal times, you should also do a good job of preventing cervical spondylosis and do more activities.