مقاله تخصصی
The cause of dryness and stiffness of the neck
3 months ago
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Dr. Mohammad Hossein Delshad
تهرانpain companions
Of course, when you start your morning with symptoms like **dryness and stiffness of the neck**, it becomes challenging to carry out all your daily activities.
Typically, this group of patients feel pain or stiffness in their neck when they wake up, turn, bend, etc.
Dryness and stiffness of the neck is not only an unpleasant condition, but if the necessary care and treatment are not carried out, it leads to chronic and long-term pain in the neck area.
In the rest of this article, we will discuss the main causes of stiffness in the neck area and mention treatment and prevention solutions for you.
What factors lead to dryness and stiffness of the neck
This condition in the neck area can have various reasons and in most cases there is nothing to worry about. Things like sleeping in an improper position or muscle tension while lifting the device can lead to dryness and stiffness in the neck area.
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Other common reasons include:
### Exercise or muscle stretching
If precautions are not taken while exercising, lifting heavy objects and other vigorous physical activities, it can lead to neck stiffness.
If you are not used to doing physical activity or you have changed the level of your exercises, the neck muscle may be under pressure and lead to stiffness and pain in the neck area.
### bad status
If you have an improper posture while standing, sitting or lying down, it leads to a dry neck.... If you sleep on a pillow that does not feel comfortable or causes neck strain, you may wake up with a stiff and dry neck.
Usually, repetitive activities and motionless positions can also lead to sprains and stiffness in the neck area... Also, long-term use of mobile phones and other devices in an inappropriate position plays a role in creating such conditions.
### injuries and accidents
Vehicle accidents lead to neck injuries, sprains, dryness and stiffness of the neck, etc.. If you have any kind of accident, including falling, hitting your head or other body parts, etc., you should seek medical solutions.
### some diseases
Disorders such as polymyalgia rheumatica, meningitis, arthritis, cervical spondylosis, osteoporosis and some types of cancer can lead to dry and stiff neck.. Since diseases such as arthritis limit your abilities and activities, you should see a pain specialist for examination and treatment.. Other less common reasons
There are other reasons for neck stiffness that are very rare....although such cases are rare...but you should be aware of them and see a doctor in time if you have symptoms.
### stroke or heart attack
In some cases, a heart attack or stroke begins with pain in the upper body, neck, and shoulders. Read more: Neck Dystonia
When should you see a doctor?
As we said, this method of treatment often improves with home remedies, only if there is no treatment and you see such symptoms, see a doctor for treatment:
- Headache
- Fever
- Pain in other parts of the body
- Lethargy or fatigue
Numbness and tingling in any part of the body
- shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing
- Nausea and vomiting
- Injuries and traffic accidents
- Severe and unbearable pain
- Blurred vision
