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Headache due to neck pain.
I am an software engineer. Due to neckpain i am getting severe headache at the centre of the forehead.
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Simply , first you modify your position of working and follow ergonomics which is guided by Physiotherapist along with that start doing some exercises to release tight muscles and improve your neck posture.. within a week you will see the changes
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A pinched nerve in your neck
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Hi, it is a very common problem and a professional hazard. Right exercises and postural correction would help with all the pain. Please video consult for the same
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Avoid computer work and neck stretching exercise.
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There could be multiple reasons behind your pain at the centre of forehead. It could be due to tired eyes, overloaded eye muscles due to continuously focusing on the screen, irregular sleep, secondary cause to neck pain etc.
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If required, change your habits which can cause headache and neck pain, some basic stretching will be beneficial and hot/cold pack may give you temporary relief. Consult a Physiotherapist for ergonomic advices and treatment.
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Try to get up from the chair and move around for 5 minutes every one hour. and give you eyes relaxation for 20seconds at every 20 minutes. That means 3 times every hour.
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You need to consult a Physiotherapist or Orthopaedist for complete assessment and treatment.
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Hey
You mentioned your profession so that is the main reason for your neck pain
Due to long sitting on laptop and wrong posture while working.
How long have you been suffering from this?
And do you do any daily workout?
If pain is constant and from the long time so consult a neurophysicain
Next Steps
start routine chair workout while working ,some neck streches and strengthening of neck
Correct your working pattern.
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you can contact me for better guidance
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Please take hot fermentation 10 min 4 to 5 time in a day. Consult good Physiotherapist
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Dr. Suganya (PT)
Orthopedic Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Your muscle are overactive coz of the desk job your in to wich in turn is causing headache.you need a good ergonomic care and and right exercise to be prescribed.hot packs and gentle massage can give a temporary relief,but you need to consult a physio for a permanent solution.thank you.
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