1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor

  3. Neck & upper back ache for 3 days. It?

Neck & upper back ache for 3 days

2018-05-21 13:14:16
1st day after washing up I had a stiff neck but pain kept increasing and spread to my entire upper back by the next day. Its the 4th day today and pain is still not reduced. What can this be & how do I resolve it?
34 Views

Answers (7)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
• Hot fomentation x twice daily. • Neck Exercises. • Neck Stretching. • Postural Correction. • Shoulder Shrugs .

Answered2018-05-22 08:42:32

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.

+122
Consult with a doctor
Online now
Consult Now
Time to meet your physiotherapist, tc

Answered2018-05-22 06:44:54

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Gm.., it seems u have  weakness around neck muscles n hence is the pain n stiffness
Next Steps
visit a physiotherapist Take ifT/ low load cervical traction also do supervised exercises sessions learn n follow posture n ergonomic advice
Health Tips
avoid forward bending of neck.. tc..

Answered2018-05-22 01:51:41

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Physiotherapy treatment now

Answered2018-05-21 18:18:30

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Hello, you may have strained your upper back and neck muscle , please apply alternately hot and cold pack and visit nearby physiotherapist , they will give you ift and us to relax the structures

Answered2018-05-21 13:22:11

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
U might got spasm around your neck !! Kind of strain !! Visit near by physiotherapist as soon as possible
Next Steps
Apply hot packs

Answered2018-05-21 13:16:42

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Please meet a physiotherapist who can show you proper stretching technique. Sleep without a pillow.

Answered2018-05-24 08:14:20

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Avoid Neck Back Pain

Dr.Vishwas Virmani(PT)

Sleep with a cervical pillow.Cervical pillows, or orthopedic pillows, are contoured to support the spaces under the head ... Read more

Back & Neck Pain - Mckenzie's Approach

Dr.David Kirubakaran(PT)

Back pain and neck pain are very common in this computer era because of our sedentary life style.  Even youngsters and m ... Read more

Modern Days Neck Problems

Dr.Aditya Satish(PT)

You eat well, you train hard and yet you still feel like you’re falling short of hitting your peak. Low energy, groggine ... Read more

2 Steps to a Pain Free Neck

Dr.Meeta Nanda(PT)

Neck and Back Pain is the second biggest reason to visit a doctor, yet people ignore it. Dr. Meeta Nanda at Orthocure Cl ... Read more

3 Major Causes of Back Pain

Dr.Aneeta Verma(PT)

Back is very important part and when you get back pain it hamper your life a lot .Back Pain is very common now a days an ... Read more

Sleeping Positions to Relieve Back and Neck Pain

Dr.Vishwas Virmani(PT)

For most people suffering with back and neck pain, sleep may not be as pleasant. To better deal with such dilemmas, it i ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Stiff neck

2367 Views
I have a stiff neck since yesterday. Is it ok to take acceclowoc and omee? The pain in on the back of th ...Read More

What causes neck pain at the back

1591 Views
I am 33 year old male. My daily commute to my office is by bike. Since a month I am having on and off bac ...Read More

Neck pain from past two years back neck

694 Views
Past two years i am facing pain on my back side neck full day pain will be there due to this head pain an ...Read More

Neck stiffness

600 Views
Because of the sudden sneezing, my neck got stiff and now I am unable to rotate my head around. This happ ...Read More

I have pain back of the head toward neck

594 Views
I have pain in neck and head ...it start with muscle pain n then turns into headache .kindly tell me is t ...Read More

Neck and back stiffness with no pain

48 Views
AP diameter of spinal canal measures as follows: C2-3-_14.5__mm C3-4- 9 mm C4-5-9 mm C5-6-9.9 mm C6- ...Read More

Neck and back pain

166 Views
Unable to sleep due to pain in upper back and neck pain wakeup in midnight from 5 years consult neurologi ...Read More

Severe headache neck traction

92 Views
I had pain in upper chest, trapezius spasm a nd left hand pain and swelling for which I went for physioth ...Read More

Neck and back muscles pain

67 Views
Severe neck pain after traveling wearing helmet Back muscles pain... Sudden dizziness with wrakness in ...Read More

Upper neck and shoulder pain

93 Views
I am suffering upper neck and shoulder pain from 5 years due to this don't get proper sleep and low conce ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.