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WHAT CAUSES NECK HERNIA, THE SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT
The neck area consists of muscles, 7 cervical vertebrae, discs located between the vertebrae, ligaments, spinal cord, nerves coming out of the spinal cord, membranes surrounding them, veins and skin. The neck region is also responsible for carrying our vitally important skull, and because it is a very mobile region, it can often be subjected to trauma. The discs located between the neck vertebrae act as shock absorbers, which allows the vertebrae to move comfortably over each other, and also helps to absorb the load on the neck area.
Turkey Medicals member and hospital clinic Expert Physiotherapist in Istanbul, who gave information about neck hernia, said:
“In a disease we call a neck hernia, as a result of deconstructing the discs between the vertebrae, the structure inside it protrudes out of the joint cavity, narrowing the spinal canal and putting pressure on the nerves passing through it. When the nerve is under pressure, it cannot properly transmit the muscles it is stimulating, however, according to the magnitude of the pain and pressure, a loss of muscle strength be observed in the muscles.
The diagnosis of a neck hernia can be made by a physical examination performed by a Turkish hospital doctor, a neurological examination, and radiological examinations such as MRI. Let’s never forget that it is much easier and more accurate to protect these structures when they are intact than to try to repair a broken structure in our body. That’s why, especially when working at the desk, we should pay attention to our posture and keep our muscles strong before it occurs.” said.
Causes, symptoms and treatment of neck hernia
Expert Physiotherapist, who gave information about the causes, symptoms and treatment of neck hernia, told the following:
– Causes of neck hernia:
Trauma (such as falls, bumps, traffic accidents, blows received in combat sports),
Vertebrae and discs lose fluid with age, over time, the disk’s resistance to loads decreases,
Incorrect posture and poor use of the spine again disrupt the structure of the disc,
Sudden uncontrolled movements, long-term stay in a fixed position due to working at the desk also become the basis for the deterioration of the structure of the disks,
– Symptoms of a neck hernia:
Pain in the neck and nape area,
Pains that hit the shoulder, arms and shoulder area,
Numbness and tingling that affects the shoulders, arms and fingers,
Loss of muscle strength in the shoulders, arms and fingers,
Loss of feeling in the shoulders, arms and fingers,
Muscle mass in the shoulders, arms and fingers (in very advanced cases),
Conditions such as coughing, sneezing, and straining can increase pain,
These symptoms can be bilateral, as well as unilateral (if the disk shows pressure from the center) (in cases where the disk shows pressure from the right or left),
The area where these symptoms occur may also vary depending on which level of disk in the neck there are problems at that level. For example, a person may only complain of numbness and pain in his fingers, which in this case may suggest a hernia at the lower levels of the neck,
– Treatment of cervical hernia:
Appropriate medications are prescribed by the doctor,
Hot applications can be performed for chronic neck hernias,
Electrotherapy, massage and exercises can be performed from classical physical therapy methods,
Manual therapy is very effective in reducing the load on the disc, especially when the vertebrae in the neck are decoupled.
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It is very important that muscle exercises prescribed by the physiotherapist are performed regularly to strengthen the muscles of the neck, back and shoulders.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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