Myositis is an acute (or chronic) inflammation of the skeletal muscles. Most often, it is the muscles of the neck that lend themselves to such a lesion. There are many reasons for this ailment. But in any case, this condition is extremely unpleasant, as it is accompanied by severe pain. So what should be the effective treatment for neck myositis?
Reasons
In most cases, the inflammatory process develops against the background of infectious diseases. Of course, the flu or SARS can provoke damage to the muscles of the neck. In addition, risk factors include injury or stretching of muscle tissue - in such cases, the symptoms of myositis appear almost instantly.
In addition, everyone knows that inflammation can be triggered by strong local hypothermia of the muscles. Only occasionally is such a disease the result of an autoimmune process.
Myositis of the neck: symptoms of the disease
The main symptom of this disease is pain in the area of the affected muscle. As a rule, the inflammatory process affectsone side. The pain may be constant or it may come on suddenly with any movement. Myositis is accompanied by sharp pains, hence the name "lumbago". In most cases, the patient simply cannot turn their head.
It is significant that sometimes the pain radiates to the shoulder, shoulder blade and even the arm, and upon palpation of the muscles it becomes almost unbearable. By the way, during probing, you can feel dense tubercles and nodules under the skin. With the spread of the inflammatory process, an increase in body temperature, weakness, drowsiness, and aches are possible. In any case, the treatment of neck myositis is simply necessary. Therefore, if such symptoms appear, you should consult a specialist.
Myositis of the neck muscles: treatment
In fact, neck pain can indicate various disorders, including intervertebral hernia, neuritis and other diseases. That is why it is necessary to undergo a medical examination first. Only after that, the doctor will be able to prescribe an effective treatment for neck myositis.
It is generally accepted that special exercises will help get rid of pain. In fact, with inflammation, physical activity is contraindicated. Treatment of myositis of the neck is possible only in a state of complete rest, so it is worth limiting the load and any sudden movements as much as possible.
Analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used to relieve pain. Quite effective is "Diclofenac" - a special ointment that quickly removessoreness. As for anti-inflammatory drugs, as a rule, patients are prescribed medications containing ibuprofen - this substance not only relieves inflammation, but also has noticeable analgesic properties.
It is immediately worth noting that most often the treatment of neck myositis excludes hot compresses and any warming up of the muscles. Sometimes heat applied to the affected area really relieves the pain, but then only aggravates the situation. But a light massage performed by a professional will have a positive effect on a person's well-being.
Typically, pain subsides after 3-5 days of treatment.
