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Cervical tb
I have tuberculosis spondilytis.. MRI detected it..
I went to the doctor when I started feeling numbness in my hands and severe neck pain..
The MRI says I have C5 and C6 collapsed..
I am on complete bed rest and the doctor has advised me not to sit down.. for 10 days I have been having to drug ... And he has put me on cervical traction for 30 days.
Will my pain go away?
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Hot fomentation x twice daily.
Neck Exercises.
Neck Stretching.
Postural Correction.
Shoulder Shrugs .
Core Strengthening Exercises.
Take frequent Breaks at work
Use cervical pillow.
Use Back Support.
Self Massage the back of neck.
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do not get up without a good quality cervical collar/brace
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