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Cervical spondylitis
Can heat pad be used in cervical spondylitis pain ?
Mri done
Disc deggeneratin c6-c7 level
Mild non compressive Disc bulge at c5-c6
Minimal cervical spinal canal narrowing
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The ultimate solution for a young adult such as yourself will be to work on the cause. The musculature surrounding your neck and upper back may have weakened which in effect causes spinal degeneration and disc prolapses. Heat packs, electric modalities can help clear out your symptoms completely but the long term goal remains full resolution of the problem. Work closely with a physical therapist and seek his help to strengthen your neck and upper back to avoid any such episodes in the future.
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visit a physical therapist. You can reach us in Andheri West, our clinic’s name is rebalance physical therapy and rehabilitation centre. We specialise in spinal rehabilitation.
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Heat will help with reducing pain in cervical spondylitis but you need to limit the heating to not more than 10-15 mins at a stretch.
Also consult a qualified orthopaedic and physiotherapist for further treatment options.
Correct stretching exercises and treatment will help you in the long run.
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Report must be seen by your physician/orthopedecian and the consultant physio. Hot pad can be used. It will provide relief. Combine it with exercises under the supervision of your physio.
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Visit a physician and a physio. Practice relaxation.
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Hot pad for 10 mins at comfortably warm temperature.
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Heat pad can be used to relieve pain and muscle spasm. But the effects of this heat will reach only till the subcutaneous (under the skin) level. What is needed is a deep heating treatment like shortwave diathermy which can reach your spine. Most physio clinics will have this treatment.But nevertheless heating pad will relieve the pain temporarily.
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Learn neck strengthening and stretching exercises to prevent recurrence of pain.
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Learning proper sitting posture will help in the long run and prevent further degeneration.
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