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Neck pain back of head

2025-04-01 12:46:35
My neck pain start as mild and progresses into sharp throbbing pain after 6 hours.. is this due to nerve or muscle?
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The reason can be answered post assesment. Till the time you can take care of your sitting and sleeping posture

Answered2025-04-11 15:17:29

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Consult online or offline for Proper assessment and treatment.

Answered2025-04-05 11:00:31

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Hi please take an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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ma6ybe nerve compression.
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Rest. Stretching and strengthening exercises under supervision of qualified Physio.

Answered2025-04-04 18:32:51

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Its muscle pain which is increasing due to improper posture, consult in person with nearby physiotherapist and take treatment accordingly. You will be suggested with exercises for strengthening of muscles.

Answered2025-04-03 13:16:17

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Gentle stretching exercises Good posture Proper sleep position
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Rest: Avoid activities that aggravate the pain Proper sleep and posture

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It id because of bad posture and certainly a muscular pain. Get advanced physiotherapy sessions of manual therapy to get instant relief.

Answered2025-04-03 11:20:10

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It is because of wrong posture and weak cervical muscles.
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u can learn exercise and postural care online also

Answered2025-04-10 07:09:16

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hi, it seems like there is a pressure on your nerve root that is getting triggered by prolonged sitting. and it occurred due to chronic weak neck muscles. both needs to be treated.

Answered2025-04-09 07:14:53

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Without proper assessment it’s difficult to decide wether the root cause is muscle or any other soft tissue. Detailed understanding of the history and understanding of the pain is very important. Advice to reach out to a qualified physio or orthopaedic for the better help and treatment plan.
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Please keep your pain ratings, wether pain is increasing everyday or it’s trigger at some specific activity
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Don’t let the pain increase by doing vigorous activity without the proper guidance if the doctor

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Please consult online for proper diagnosis and treatment plan accordingly

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