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Muscle strain in neck
I got a muscle strain last Friday now it's a week and after taking zerodol and spray and hot water treatment it's still paining after I wake up
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One week is still within the healing window for a neck strain. Morning pain after sleeping is very common as the neck stays in one position all night. Zerodol alone isn't always enough â adding a muscle relaxant like Flexabenz or Myospaz helps significantly. Sleep posture and pillow height also matter a lot for neck recovery.
Next Steps
Add a muscle relaxant tablet at night alongside Zerodol for 3-5 more days. Check your pillow height â it should support the neck's natural curve, not tilt it up or down. Do gentle neck stretches morning and evening. If pain persists beyond 2-3 weeks, get an X-ray of cervical spine done. Consult me on Practo for more help.
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Based on your description, it is difficult to confirm that this is only a simple muscle strain. While mild muscle strains usually improve within 2–6 weeks with rest, medications, and gradual rehabilitation, persistent pain even after a week of treatment may indicate a moderate muscle strain, tendon injury, ligament injury, or another underlying problem that requires clinical evaluation. Continuing pain, especially if it affects your daily activities, should not be ignored.
Next Steps
I recommend consulting an Orthopaedic Surgeon for a detailed examination. Depending on the site of pain and clinical findings, an ultrasound or MRI may be required to identify the exact cause. Treatment can then be tailored accordingly, rather than continuing painkillers alone. An online consultation can also help assess your symptoms and guide you on whether further imaging is necessary.
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Avoid strenuous activities or heavy lifting until the diagnosis is confirmed. Continue only gentle movements within your pain tolerance, and seek urgent medical attention if you develop severe swelling, inability to bear weight/use the limb, numbness, or worsening pain.
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Which region? How did it happen?
If it just a muscle sprain it gradually decreases over a period not to worry…
Restrain from doing heavy work with the limb
Rest hot pack if necessary muscle relaxants with prescription should do
Next Steps
Do strengthening excercises to the particular limb …if persistent get an xray
Health Tips
Strict rest to the affected part
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Heat can help with stiffness, and pain medication should be used only as advised by your doctor
. If the pain is not improving after 1–2 weeks, is severe, or is associated with significant swelling, bruising, weakness, numbness, or difficulty using the affected limb, you should be examined by an orthopedic doctor
Next Steps
Please Visit an orthopedic specialist or physiotherapist if symptoms persist beyond 1–2 weeks or w
Health Tips
No sudden jerky movements for relieving pain
Keep warm towel compression
And mild stretching
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