EXTREME Neck Pain?!
Question: On the left and right sides of my neck it is VERY stiff. Every day I have to turn my neck to each side to pop it at least 4 times a day. This has been going on for about 8 months and it has finally gotten to the point where I can't take it anymore. I don't want to see a doctor if I don't have to. I have a small form of arthritis in my fingers that feels the same way. could my neck have arthritis too?
Answers: On the left and right sides of my neck it is VERY stiff. Every day I have to turn my neck to each side to pop it at least 4 times a day. This has been going on for about 8 months and it has finally gotten to the point where I can't take it anymore. I don't want to see a doctor if I don't have to. I have a small form of arthritis in my fingers that feels the same way. could my neck have arthritis too?
The stiff muscles cause great pain.
I have a "Bed Buddy" Microwave Heat-Pack on mine right now. I helps to loosen the muscles and the pain.
I also put a heat massager on it at times too.
absolutely!!!! I have been in several car accidents and now I have arthritis in my neck!!!
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Sounds like it could be arthritis, the only way to tell would be to have x-rays done. If it is, there are a number of ways you handle it besides popping your own neck. Arthritis can be caused from injuries and even poor posture over the years.
The link below has additional information on Neck Arthritis.