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Having a stiff neck.

2018-06-05 05:13:01
Where should I visit for a treatment of stiff neck.I developed this while working out at the gym. Kindly suggest what to do.
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Near by Physiotherapy centre would be the first choice to get treatment.
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take SWD ALONG WITH TRACTION then slowly start isometric exercises and then mobility exercises and then strengthening exercises...

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Hi, Greetings s/w engineer, Hope your profession also one among the cause for your neck stiffness. Please follow the  below things carefully. 1. Neck stretching exercise for SGM muscles 2. MFR to the Upper trapizius, Rhomboids 3. Functional release to abductor & internal rotator 4. Hot pack apply over pain area 5. Follow the correct sitting posture 6. Maintain good ergonomics
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Consult with Physiotherapy clinic
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Avoid forward neck posture if need use cervical collar short time to release pain.

Answered2018-06-05 13:28:54

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See a good manual physiotherapist

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Could be a neck strain
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Consult a manual physiotherapist
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Avoud any workout

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Hot fomentation x twice daily. Neck Exercises. Neck Stretching. Postural Correction. Shoulder Shrugs . Core Strengthening Exercises. Take frequent Breaks at work Use cervical pillow.

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Meet physiotherapist.

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Hello.., stiff neck indicates spasm around neck muscles n occurs due to weak neck muscles..
Next Steps
visit a experienced physiotherapist take IFT/ hot packs strengthen core n surrounding muscles of neck under supervision.. Learn n strictly follow posture n ergonomic advice..
Health Tips
avoid vigorous neck movements.. start the treatment at the earliest avoid forward neck bending .. tc..

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Seems spasm , meet physiotherapist

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Due to sitting  posture, travelling  or wrong  posture  of sleeping  this  strain on the neck
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Avoid  lifting  weights,  avoid  travelling  take rest,start with physiotherapy  
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apply  ice packs and exercises

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