Reasons for burning pain behind the neck

Dr.Minakshi Fullara , 3 mins read

Reasons for burning pain behind the neck:
Often doctors encounter this question with complaints like a burning sensation that radiates down to the shoulder, back, arms, and hands. This feels like hot needles striking on the neck, which causes a lot of discomfort.

Are you also feeling the same? If so, here we are going to discuss this problem, including why it occurs and how you can get relief from it.

Why does it occur?
Burning pain behind the neck can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:

• Nerve compression: Medical conditions that compress the nerves in the neck can cause a burning sensation or pain in the back of the neck. These conditions include cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve in the neck), cervical spondylosis (degeneration of the cervical spine), or a herniated disc.
• Muscle strain or sprain: Poor posture, overuse of muscles in the neck or upper back, or sudden movements can affect the muscles and tendons in the neck, which can cause a burning sensation in the affected area.
• Neck injury: Damage to the soft tissues or nerves in the neck due to whiplash (neck injury due to sudden back-and-forth movement of the neck) or other neck injuries can also lead to this problem.
• Inflammatory conditions: Medical conditions such as arthritis or meningitis can cause inflammation in the neck, leading to burning pain.
• Other medical conditions: Conditions like shingles, fibromyalgia or diabetic neuropathy can also cause burning pain in the neck and surrounding areas.

If you are having such a problem, you should seek professional help for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Treatment options and how to manage it:
The sensation or pain can vary from person to person. It’s good to see a doctor or a physical therapist to get a customised treatment for your case. Here are some strategies that will likely be included in your treatment regimen:

• Manual and physical therapy
• Self-care measures such as heat or ice therapy
• Gentle stretching exercises
• Maintaining good posture
• Rest with proper neck support

Combining these treatment methods will help you to relieve neck pain and burning sensation and may even prevent the recurrence.

Aakash Healthcare has a team of neck and pain specialists and physiotherapists who have years of expertise in treating a range of problems, including burning sensation behind the neck.

With the help of cutting-edge technology and evidence-based and proven techniques, they will help you with the diagnosis and treatment.