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Cramp in neck
I get frequent cramps in my right side of neck. Why does it happen? Some instances i get when i am in very cold space or do heavy workout... At such times when i breat in heavily i get cramps. Please guide.
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Frequent cramps are associated with calcium deficiency, dehydration and improper muscle action. Unless there is an underlying musculoskeletal problem associated with it
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thourough assesment is required
Health Tips
take in plenty of fluids, check your calcium levels , warm up before exercise and also perform cool down exercises afterwards
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You need a proper examination for best diagnosis and treatment.
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Maybe insufficient drinking water . Sweating excessive or deficiency calcium or vit D .
Health Tips
take a sufficient amount of drinking water.
Sun bath directs on skin.
proper stretching exercise before exercise.
postural care.
sleeping.
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It is due to weakness of the neck muscles
For pain relief Use Hot pack Application for 10-15 mins 2-3 times a day
Apply pain relief ointment for 3-4 times a day
Neck isometric Strengthening Exercises
Neck Strengthening Exercises
Neck Stretching Exercises
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Visit Nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
Health Tips
Maintaine Ergonomic posture while working in front of a computer
Apply pain relief ointment for 3-4 times a day
Use small/ thin pillow for sleeping
Use flat / hard bed for sleeping
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It might be due to dehydration,loss of sodium and potassium in ur muscles.
Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment and treatment
Intake of water should increase
Tender coconut water
Isometric to neck
Stretching exercises
Proper warm up and cool down program after exercises
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Mam please check your posture. It might not be correct. Proper assessment needs to be done. May be cervical issues triggers with cold, but investigations needed to confirm the actual reason. While work out again posture matters a lot
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Workouts to be done under supervision of trainer
Health Tips
Avoid forward bending of neck
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