Working from home, which has become more common with the pandemic, brings some discomfort as it causes inactivity. Medicana International İzmir Hospital Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist Op.Dr.Tuğberk Özdemir, advanced muscle strength loss in the shoulders and arms, loss of sensation and reflexes, especially in cases where there is pain that is so severe that it wakes up at night, if drug and physical therapy options are not the solution, the definitive solution is the solution. He said he had surgery.
Özdemir stated that there has been a serious increase in neck hernia cases, especially with the lifestyle that has changed with the Covid-19 pandemic. can cause,” he said.
Tuğberk Özdemir emphasized that neck hernia, which shows symptoms such as numbness, pain and weakness in the arms and hands, should not be neglected, and said, “Neck hernia, pain, numbness, loss of strength, loss of feeling in the neck and shoulders, which can negatively affect the daily life of the person; It can cause spasm in the neck, shoulder and back muscles. These complaints may be felt more especially in the morning when they wake up, and may even manifest themselves in a way that wakes them up at night.
It can progress to paralysis
Neurosurgeon Specialist Op.Dr. Stating that neck hernia, which can progress to paralysis, is a disease that should not be neglected, Tuğberk Özdemir said, “Sudden and strong neck movements, heavy lifting, sudden reversals, working for a long time with the head tilted forward, working long hours at the desk, improper sleeping style, Sleeping with the wrong pillow can be caused by sudden braking blows, traffic accidents, previous neck injuries, sports injuries and osteoporosis, especially in those who drive without wearing a seat belt.
Pointing out that it is necessary to give importance to active life and regular exercise in order to prevent neck hernia, Özdemir gave the following information: “Actions that will harm the neck such as sudden movements, watching TV while lying down, lifting weights without maintaining body balance should be avoided. Those who work in the same position for a long time, especially office workers, should take a break and move at regular intervals. In the neck, shoulders and arms, a doctor should be consulted without delay.”