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Cervical pain
My friend is having pain in his neck, head and back for 10 days, he can't even sleep. Please suggest what he can do to overcome the pain as he thought it is cervical pain. Is there any exercise for that? Please suggest.
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It can be cervicogenic hedache due to issue in neck You have to do neck stretches , cervical isometrics, upper limb strengthening and hot fermentation twice daily * 15 min .
For back to back strengthening which includes spine extension exercises , bridging , lumbar isometrics cat camel and diagonal raises on all 4 limbs .
Local application of any diclofenac based ointment
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On line consultation
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Do follow ergonomic advices
Proper work station
Take breaks in 45 min and do some shoulder movements shrugs and few steps of walk
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You can consult me online.
You can also go through my FB page for Good/Bad postures and Management.
https://www.facebook.com/103122402375788/posts/130288192992542/?flite=scwspnss&mibextid=gSWiH8CTPNosphOA
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You should to consult with physiotherapists
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Without proper assessment or history, we can't help you. I suggest you to visit Physiotherapy clinic nearby and get checked first. After assessment physio will prescribe you the exercises accordingly.
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If pain has been consistently high and increases while sudden movements, proper physical or online assessment shall be required. Ten days is already a long duration, visit nearest clinic or hospital.
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According to the symptoms that you said, maybe he is having muscle spasm due to poor posture.
Try applying hot pack for 15 mins 3-4 times a day.
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It will be better if he can visit any nearby physiotherapy clinic for his pain.
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Avoid sitting for prolonged hours.
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Consult with ortho or neurologist for medicines, Take him to nearby physiotherapy clinic for electrotherapy treatment.
With the help of IFT+US the pain will get reduced later exercises can be suggested. Proper posture need to maintained to avoid furtger more issues that can arise, hot pack twice a day will be helpfull.
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Mr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is due to irregular posture or forward leaning posture
Better take Electrotherapy modalities like Ultrasound and IFT for pain relief
After pain relief start Neck isometric Strengthening Exercises
Neck and Shoulder Strengthening Exercises
Neck and Shoulder Stretching Exercises
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Visit nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
Health Tips
Use hot pack application for 10-15 mins 2-3 times a day
Apply pain relief ointment for 3-4 times a day
Maintaine Ergonomic posture while working in front of a computer
Use flat / hard bed for sleeping
Use small / thin pillow for sleeping
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Nellore
Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment and treatment.
It might be muscular strain due to poor posture,take IFT and Ultrasonic therapy-7days to reduce pain and spasm
After reducing pain start doing isometric to ur neck and stretching
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maintain proper posture and ergonomics.
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Dr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Maybe cervical radiculopathy or myofacial pain.
Do you work in front of your laptop for a long time ?
Please let me know. You need proper diagnosis and examination. Please visit your nearby clinic or online consultation before you start the exercise program .
Health Tips
moist heat compression.
Rest.
correct posture.
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