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Constant headache
Having constant headache from last 3 months, brain CT all test are normal, Had a disc bulge in C6, C7 Some Dr suggested me its a tension type headache, took amitriplyn for around 3 weeks but didn't get results, other doctor told its occipital headache took muscle reslaxtants ans pain killers still no results and did pysiotherapy sessions for 2 weeks but didn't get relief
too, Kindly please anyone advice what should i further
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There is a disc bulge as you know at Cervical level some good isometric neck strengthening exercises, stretching exs would be good
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Please do get an online consultation for the same
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Please also consult a Neurologist since you also have a cyst , just to be safe!
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Its Cervicogenic headache. Also there is a mention of perineural cyst in your report. You need further assessment
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Neck stretching and strengthening exercises.
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Avoid keeping your neck in a static position.
Avoid using high pillows
Rest and stretches in between your work.
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Pain mangement alongwith Neck strengthening is the only solution for Cervicogenic headache , it's takes 8 weeks to 12 week to get 90 % relief.
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visit orthopedic physiotherapist
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If you're a IT professional keep on move you're neck every 20 minutes and don't tilt your neck down while using mobile and tilt your neck up multiple times in a day
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Hi
Your MRI shows normal, as disc bulges appear in people working in with computer work.
You need to do regular strengthening exercises for your neck muscles.
Consult physio , take treatment for 2 weeks and start doing exercises
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Apply ice and hot water
May reduce spasm
Avoid using pillow Roll
Use towel roll instead
Do posture correction
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Meditation can help you
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Take physio sessions for 10 days, there are disc bulges which will be reduced in a week, neck isometric exercises to be done.
Maintain proper posture and use memory foam pillow.
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
Maintain a good posture. Neck isometrics, Foods rich in magnesium
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
Important to know if your headache is 1 sided....
Physio should help usually within 6 to 8 sessions. Try Manual therapy
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take a second opinion of neurologist, just to be on the safe side
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Dr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi please take care of your regular posture.
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Please consult with a spine surgeon specialist because the tiny cyst is their C4 C5.
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Isometric neck exercise.
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