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Sternocleidomastoid muscle is swollen
I can feel a little swelling in my muscle as I felt a bit difficulty in swallowing went to ENT said no infection and nothing is there but I can feel it! He did swab test it was negative and everything was normal! But I can feel swelling on that muscle I did bridge exercise till now I am having that difficulty swallowing..Before that it was not present I think it is stretched! Please suggest some tips to make it on place
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Yes, it could be a possible SCM strain.
Hot water fermentation / Ice cube massage only on the SCM muscle belly is advisable not in other areas .
Next Steps
Better to consult a physiotherapist in person for some basic electrotherapy support
Health Tips
Cautious when applying hot water or ice when you get respiratory difficulty. Withdraw it immediately if face it.
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I read your whole history, may be
it's a case of sternocleidomastoid strain.more serious injuries may involve swelling .muscle spasm may also occur.
1: Application of hot water formentation ,10/15 min twice in a day followed by volini spray.
2:Avoid other activities like turning your head,bad posture, watching tv, using mobiles..etc.. for min 3 to 4 days..
Next Steps
1: sit or stand facing forward
2:Exhale and slowly turn your head to right ,
keeping your shoulders relaxed and down.
3: Inhale and return to the centre.
4:Exhale and turn to look over your left shoulder.
5:Do 10 Rotation on each side .
Health Tips
if the condition is serious and chronic,it requires more time and application of physiotherapy procedure.. consult me via practo ..
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You may have strained your neck muscles while doing bridges. Hot water fomentation will give relief from pain. You can also apply volini spray for pain relief. Do forward and sideways neck stretches in pain limit.
Next Steps
if the pain and swelling persists consult a physiotherapist or orthopedic doctor.
Health Tips
matrix rhythm therapy gives very good and quick relief in such cases.
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It's Simply a Muscle Stretch . So No Role of ENT in This ..
It Usually Happens After Doing Exercises, Yoga or Sometimes Sleeping in Wrong Posture of Neck.
Rx: Use Hot Fomentation for 15 Minutes Twice Daily.
Avoid Direct Cooling from AC or Cooler.
Better You Use A Scarf to Wrap it Firmly.
If Possible Do Some Neck Movements in the Limit of Pain. ie Left Right, Sideways Tilt, Up Down. But Avoid Circular Movement.
Do it for Two Days.
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If The Problem Persist You Can Consult to a Physiotherapist Near You or Take Online Consultation for Proper Exercises Program for Your Condition Accordingly.
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Health Tips
Avoid Long Use of Mobile Phone, And Any Kind of Massage.
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Your pain could be due to neck muscle strain. How long do you have this pain? Is that on one side or both sides?
Next Steps
You should give hot water fomentation for your neck for 15-20 minutes twice a day.
You can use Volini gel or spray provided you are not allergic.
You should avoid bridging exercise for now.
You should do neck stretching and strengthening exercises with proper guidance.
Health Tips
If the pain persists or aggrevates you need to consult a Physiotherapist or Orthopaedist for further evaluation and treatment.
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There must be recurrent use of SCM that's why muscle strain .try to use pillow under back and neck while working.
Use pain'relieving gel diclofenac gel or volini gel.
Use hot water bag or ice pack three times a day 10 min-15min.
Next Steps
visit nearest physiotherapy clinic for proper diagnosis and evaluation and advice.
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It could be a muscle strain may be due to poor posture or stressful/ jerkey activity.
Next Steps
consult with physio for proper assessment
Health Tips
hot water fomentation (10 min/ session. 2-3 times/day)
posture coerction
parascapular muscle strengthining exercises
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