Exercise Vs Medication: A Run for Better Neck Pain Treatment

1. VARDAN live efficient Exercise Vs Medication: A Run for Better Neck Pain Treatment “Take care of your health. It’s the only place you have to live”- Jim Rohn. Having pain in the neck or lower back is becoming a common quandary not only for the old-age people but also for those who are into sports or perform regular physical activities. It is becoming a conventional problem for the overweight lot and for those who sit regularly in a poor posture. Pain can be of two types- Acute and Chronic. Chronic neck pain occurs over time and is common in old-age people who are facing changes in their spinal structure which faces wear and tear from time to time. On the other hand, acute neck pain is temporary and occurs after some injury or a trauma. The treatment given to these two types of pain may differ from surgeries to physiotherapy sessions. People in big cities lead the most hectic life. Severe neck pain treatment in Delhi can be treated through non-surgical treatments, provided the patient is not suffering from spinal issues, trauma and degenerative disc diseases. Patients might also end up opting for surgeries if they are not feeling better after medication. But, the truth is that only 5% of the patients need surgeries and rest can be treated through non- surgical treatments. Let’s read through some of the best remedies for treating neck pain: Pilates: If you are feeling whacked out from regular massages and stretches, then Pilates is something you should opt for. It is a form of workout that involves a sustained series of exercises focussing on abdominal control and proper breathing. Patients suffering from severe neck pain will be benefitted as it focuses on strength building and helps in keeping your spine in correct alignment, and thereby makes your spine stronger. Patients can choose from either the Mat-Based Pilates or the Equipment-Based Pilates, and should keep in mind that the posture, while exercising, matters the most. 16 A, Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar - IV, New Delhi - 110024, India Email ID: vardan@timesgroup.com Contact No. +91 11 43580720-22

2. VARDAN live efficient People who suffer from sprains or strains benefit the most from Pilates as it helps in dealing with the pain caused by addressing the underlying muscle imbalance. The aforementioned exercise form also helps in improving flexibility and balance of the body. This form of exercise helps in improving normal movement patterns and correcting poor muscle recruitment. Lower back pain treatment can also be accomplished through Pilates as it is a combination of deep abdominal strengthening, postural awareness and stretching exercises. FMT:Apart from exercising, one can also choose physical therapy for treating their severe neck pain. FMT or Functional Manual Therapy involves the augmentation of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems and helps in eliminating pain. The drill requires a therapist who treats the dysfunctions in the body by normalising the mechanics of system, and counsels the muscles to function with the required strength. People suffering from chronic pain should opt for FMT as a manual therapy is performed in conjunction with the exercises that provide strength to the injured areas. Once patients start going regularly for FMT, they can experience decreased pain, increased performance and increased range of motion. One can avail of the FMT service from several Pain management clinics Delhi which are well equipped with all the machines and trainers/therapists. Yoga:Severe neck pain can transpire because of reasons like improper sleeping position or because of a sudden jerk in the neck while working out. One should prefer Yoga as an aid for the pain as it focuses on strength training and flexibility. This particular form of exercise is beneficial as it reinforces the muscles around the spine; the place where neck pain actually arises from. Consequently, after practising Yoga for a long time, people start feeling a relief from pain in the neck, back and shoulder(s). This particular form of exercise helps back muscles to brace the spine even better than before. There are several poses sufferers can choose from including ‘Arm across chest pose’, ‘Thread the needle pose’, ‘Eagle arms’, ‘Supported fish pose’, etc. 16 A, Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar - IV, New Delhi - 110024, India Email ID: vardan@timesgroup.com Contact No. +91 11 43580720-22

3. VARDAN live efficient Acupuncture:Keeping aside the regular treatments which one opts for treating severe neck pain, acupuncture is that one resort which will prove to be effective in handling both acute and chronic pain. Acupuncture is not a form of exercise but involves inserting thin needles at specific points called ‘Pressure points’ on the body which gives relief from pain. It is beneficial because it leads to the stimulation of nerves located in muscles, which in turn leads to the release of endorphins, and ends up changing the processing of pain in the brain and spinal cord. It is always beneficial to go for the non-surgical treatments as there will be no side effects on the body, and in most cases, the recovery speed is also faster. The surgeries end up being expensive whereas exercising will give a boost to the entire body mechanism. 16 A, Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar - IV, New Delhi - 110024, India Email ID: vardan@timesgroup.com Contact No. +91 11 43580720-22